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 ā Using the file menu
The most common method for opening a chart in MetaTrader 4 uses the File menu of MT4.
- ClickĀ onĀ FileĀ and thenĀ clickĀ on theĀ New ChartĀ tab.
- ClickĀ theĀ instrumentĀ for which you want to have a chart.
If the asset you want to trade is not shown on the list:
- Move your mouse over theĀ FileĀ tab andĀ Left-Click.
- 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 ā The standard toolbar
If the Standard Toolbar is not visible initially, you need to open it.

To open the standard tool bar:
- Left-ClickĀ onĀ ViewĀ on the top menu.
- Move your mouse overĀ ToolbarsĀ andĀ Left-ClickĀ onĀ Standard.
Method 3 ā 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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