Navigating MT4 on Windows device
How do I open a chart in MT4?
You can open a chart within the platform in two ways:
- Go to the ‘Market Watch’ window and right-click on the desired symbol. In the drop-down menu, select ‘Chart Window.’
- Click the ‘+’ button (
) on the main toolbar then select the desired symbols from the dropdown menu.
Saving my chart settings
There are three ways to save chart settings.
- Set up the chart to your requirements. Next, right-click on the chart, select ‘Template’ then ‘Save Template,’ and give your chart a name. To apply this template, right-click on the chart you want to reconfigure then select the chart template you saved above.
- Alternatively, select the chart you want to save, go to 'Charts' in the main toolbar, then go down to 'Template' and 'Save Template'.
- Another option is to click on the ‘Template’ icon in the main toolbar. The Template icon is the one with graphics on it.
Create trend lines or other line studies
You can apply various trend lines and line studies directly from the main toolbar. If these options are not visible, click 'View,’ then ‘Toolbars’ and make sure the ‘Line Studies’ option is ticked. Once the correct line study has been selected, left-click on the chart to start drawing.
Swap rate
To see the swap charges for a currency position, login to your MT4 platform and use the following steps:
- Right-click on a pair in the ‘Market Watch’ panel
- Select ‘Symbols,’ choose a symbol to view then select ‘Specification.’ The features of the currency pair, including the relevant swap rates, will be displayed.