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MetaTrader Keyboard Shortcuts

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Placing-a-New-OrderHot keys (accelerating keys) are keys and key combinations that allow one to execute various commands fast and without using of menus or toolbars.

HOT KEYS

  • “arrow left” — chart scrolling to the left;
  • “arrow right” — chart scrolling to the right;
  • “arrow up” — fast chart scrolling to the left or, if the scale is defined, chart scrolling up;
  • “arrow down” fast chart scrolling to the right or, if the scale is defined, chart scrolling down;
  • Numpad 5 — restoring of automatic chart vertical scale after its being changed.
    If the scale was defined, this hot key will return the chart into the visible range;
  • Page Up — fast chart scrolling to the left;
  • Page Down — fast chart scrolling to the right;
  • Home — move the chart to the start point;
  • End — move the chart to the end point;
  • “-” — chart zoom out;
  • “+” — chart zoom in;
  • Delete — delete all selected graphical objects;
  • Backspace — delete the latest objects imposed into the chart window;
  • Enter — open/close fast navigation window;
  • Esc — close the dialog window;

    FUNCTION  Shortcut Keys

  • F1 — open this “Userguide”;
  • F2 — open the “History Center” window;
  • F3 — open the “Global Variables” window;
  • F4 — download MetaEditor;
  • F6 — call the “Tester” window for testing the expert attached to the chart window;
  • F7 — call the properties window of the expert attached to their chart window in order to change settings;    
  • F8 — call the chart setup window;
  • F9 — call the “New Order” window;
  • F10 — open the “Popup prices” window;
  • F11 — enable/disable the full screen mode;
  • F12 — move the chart by one bar to the left;

    SHIFT+ Shortcut Keys

  • Shift+F12 — move the chart by one bar to the right;
  • Shift+F5 — switch to the previous profile;

    ALT+ Shortcut Keys

  • Alt+1 — display the chart as a sequence of bars (transform into bar chart);
  • Alt+2 — display the chart as a sequence of candlesticks (transform into candlesticks);
  • Alt+3 — display the chart as a broken line (transform into line chart);
  • Alt+A — copy all test/optimization results into the clipboard;
  • Alt+W — call the chart managing window;
  • Alt+F4 — close the client terminal;
  • Alt+Backspace or Ctrl+Z — undo object deletion;

    CTRL+ Shortcut Keys

  • Ctrl+A — arrange all indicator windows heights by default;
  • Ctrl+B — call the “Objects List” window;
  • Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Insert — copy to the clipboard;
  • Ctrl+E — enable/disable expert advisor;
  • Ctrl+F — enable “Crosshair”;
  • Ctrl+G — show/hide grid;
  • Ctrl+H — show/hide OHLC line;
  • Ctrl+I — call the “Indicators List” window;
  • Ctrl+L — show/hide volumes;
  • Ctrl+P — print the chart;
  • Ctrl+S — save the chart in a file having extensions: “CSV”, “PRN”, “HTM”;
  • Ctrl+W or Ctrl+F4 — close the chart window;
  • Ctrl+Y— show/hide period separators;
  • Ctrl+Z or Alt+Backspace — undo the object deletion;
  • Ctrl+D — open/close the “Data Window”;
  • Ctrl+M — open/close the “Market Watch” window;
  • Ctrl+N — open/close the “Navigator” window;
  • Ctrl+O — open the “Setup” window;
  • Ctrl+R — open/close the “Tester” window;
  • Ctrl+T — open/close the “Terminal” window;
  • Ctrl+F5 — switch to the next profile;
  • Ctrl+F6 — activate the next chart window;
  • Ctrl+F9 — open the “Terminal — Trade” window and switch the focus into it.
    After this, the trading activities can be managed with keyboard.

MT4 Upgrade Problems and Solutions

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As a result of the recent MetaTrader 4 (MT4) Build 600 upgrade,and subsequent versions, the folders for saving EAs have been moved.

To identify your MT4 build click Help > About on your client terminal

Since this upgrade EAs, Indicators, Scripts and Library files are now to be saved in different locations.

You can access this folder from your MT4 client terminal by clicking on File > Open Data Folder.

All indicators should be saved in the folder titled: MQL4 > Experts.

All indicators should be saved in the folder titled: MQL4 > Indicators.

All library files should be saved in the folder titled: MQL4 > Libraries.

All script files should be saved in the folder titled: MQL4 > Scripts.

Clients using an earlier MT4 build, please note that once you upgrade to the new version your EAs, Indicators, Scripts and Library files will be transferred automatically to the folders mentioned above. Please ensure that this is effective once you upgrade and that your EAs and/or indicators are working correctly.

Finally, the MQL4 language has also been modified in this latest build, and this may interfere with your installed Expert Advisors (EAs) and indicators. If you notice any issues with your pre-installed EAs or indicators we encourage you to take the below actions.
Action 1: Contact your EA provider if you do not have the source code available and request an updated version of the EA, or ensure that the current one can properly run under the new MT4 build.
Action 2: If you have written your own EAs or have the source code available, please follow these steps:
Navigate to Tools > MetaQuotes Language Editor – a new window will appear.
Navigate to View > Navigator – the Navigator box will appear in this window (if not shown already).
Double-click on the EA/indicator you would like to use and update – the relevant EA script will appear in the main window.
Alternatively navigate to File > Open to locate the relevant EA/indicator source code saved on your computer.
Click on Compile in the toolbar on top of the main window (or navigate to File > Compile) – a message will appear in the Toolbox window at the bottom.
Once this has completed and there are no error messages displayed you will need to close and reopen your MT4 client – your EAs and indicators should now be ready to use
If errors or warnings are displayed please review your code again or consult an MQL4 expert.
If it is an EA you are using, it may be good to backtest it again, and/or run it on a demo environment for a while prior to using it live.

MT4 Shortcut Keys

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KeyboardShortcutKeyboard shortcuts in the chart window

Keyboard Shortcuts Description
Alt+Left Arrow Chart scrolling to the left.
Right Arrow Chart scrolling to the right.
Home Move to the chart beginning.
End Move to the chart end.
“-“ Zoom in.
“+” Zoom out.
Ctrl+”+” Increase the speed of visualization.
Ctrl+”-“ Reduce the speed of visualization.
Space Start/pause visualization.

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MT4 Shortcut Keys

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KeyboardShortcutKeyboard shortcuts in the chart window

Keyboard Shortcuts Description
Alt+Left Arrow Chart scrolling to the left.
Right Arrow Chart scrolling to the right.
Home Move to the chart beginning.
End Move to the chart end.
“-“ Zoom in.
“+” Zoom out.
Ctrl+”+” Increase the speed of visualization.
Ctrl+”-“ Reduce the speed of visualization.
Space Start/pause visualization.

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List of keyboard shortcuts for Metatrader Platform

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imagesNumpad 5 — restoring of automatic chart vertical scale after its being changed. If the scale was defined, this hot key will return the chart into the visible range;

Page Up — fast chart scrolling to the left;

Page Down — fast chart scrolling to the right;

Home — move the chart to the start point;

End — move the chart to the end point;

“-” — chart zoom out;

“+” — chart zoom in; Continue reading →

List of keyboard shortcuts for Metatrader Platform

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imagesNumpad 5 — restoring of automatic chart vertical scale after its being changed. If the scale was defined, this hot key will return the chart into the visible range;

Page Up — fast chart scrolling to the left;

Page Down — fast chart scrolling to the right;

Home — move the chart to the start point;

End — move the chart to the end point;

“-” — chart zoom out;

“+” — chart zoom in;

Delete — delete all selected graphical objects;

Backspace — delete the latest objects imposed into the chart window;

Enter — open/close fast navigation window;

Esc — close the dialog window;

F1 — open this “Userguide”;

F2 — open the “History Center” window;

F3 — open the “Global Variables” window;

F4 — download MetaEditor;

F5 — switch to the next profile;

F6 — call the “Tester” window for testing the expert attached to the chart window;

F7 — call the properties window of the expert attached to their chart window in order to change settings;

F8 — call the chart setup window;

F9 — call the “New Order” window;

F10 — open the “Popup prices” window;

F11 — enable/disable the full screen mode;

F12 — move the chart by one bar to the left;

Shift+F12 — move the chart by one bar to the right;

Shift+F5 — switch to the previous profile;

Alt+1 — display the chart as a sequence of bars (transform into bar chart);

Alt+2 — display the chart as a sequence of candlesticks (transform into candlesticks);

Alt+3 — display the chart as a broken line (transform into line chart);

Alt+A — copy all test/optimization results into the clipboard;

Alt+W — call the chart managing window;

Alt+F4 — close the client terminal;

Alt+Backspace or Ctrl+Z — undo object deletion;

Ctrl+A — arrange all indicator windows heights by default;

Ctrl+B — call the “Objects List” window;

Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Insert — copy to the clipboard;

Ctrl+E — enable/disable expert advisor;

Ctrl+F — enable “Crosshair”;

Ctrl+G — show/hide grid;

Ctrl+H — show/hide OHLC line;

Ctrl+I — call the “Indicators List” window;

Ctrl+L — show/hide volumes;

Ctrl+P — print the chart;

Ctrl+S — save the chart in a file having extensions: “CSV”, “PRN”, “HTM”;

Ctrl+W or Ctrl+F4 — close the chart window;

Ctrl+Y— show/hide period separators;

Ctrl+Z or Alt+Backspace — undo the object deletion;

Ctrl+D — open/close the “Data Window”;

Ctrl+M — open/close the “Market Watch” window;

Ctrl+N — open/close the “Navigator” window;

Ctrl+O — open the “Setup” window;

Ctrl+R — open/close the “Tester” window;

Ctrl+T — open/close the “Terminal” window;

Ctrl+F6 — activate the next chart window;

Ctrl+F9 — open the “Terminal — Trade” window and switch the focus into it. After this, the trading activities can be managed with keyboard.