How to open a chart in MT4

How to open a chart

There are three methods in which to open a price chart in MetaTrader 4 (MT4). Each method is explained below.

Method 1 – Using the file menu

The most common method for opening a chart in MetaTrader 4 uses the File menu of MT4.

  1. ClickĀ onĀ FileĀ and thenĀ clickĀ on theĀ New ChartĀ tab.
  2. ClickĀ theĀ instrumentĀ for which you want to have a chart.

If the asset you want to trade is not shown on the list:

  1. Move your mouse over theĀ FileĀ tab andĀ Left-Click.
  2. Move your mouse overĀ New ChartĀ andĀ Left-Click.

3.Ā Move your mouse toĀ Forex major/Forex minorĀ to get a new list with all assets available for trading andĀ Left-ClickĀ on the one you want.

Method 2 – The standard toolbar

If the Standard Toolbar is not visible initially, you need to open it.

The standard toolbar
The standard toolbar

To open the standard tool bar:

  1. Left-ClickĀ onĀ ViewĀ on the top menu.
  2. Move your mouse overĀ ToolbarsĀ andĀ Left-ClickĀ onĀ Standard.

Method 3 – Using the Market Watch window

1.Ā Left-ClickĀ onĀ ViewĀ in the top menu of MetaTrader 4. NowĀ Left-ClickĀ Market Watch. (Alternatively use the short cut <Ā Ctrl + MĀ >.)

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