How to use Charts and Customisation in XM MT4

How to use Charts and Customisation in XM MT4


How to customise charts to your needs

The main part of the MT4 platform is the Chart Window, which has a black background by default.
How to use Charts and Customisation in XM MT4
If you prefer to work in a different colour, MT4 allows you to customise the appearance of the charts for your trading needs. Simply right-click on the chart and select ‘Properties’:
How to use Charts and Customisation in XM MT4
Here you’re able to fully customise charts to your preferences.
How to use Charts and Customisation in XM MT4
 

How to create a new template

Once you’ve set everything to your preferences, you can save your individual settings as a template for whenever you open new charts. To do so:
  1. Right-click on the chart
  2. Select Template
  3. Save Template
  4. Give your new template a name
How to use Charts and Customisation in XM MT4
Tip: if you name your own template ‘default’ every new chart will be opened with your preferences.



How to add new charts and replace older ones

For most traders, the chart is the most important source of market information. That’s why good customisation is so important. The fastest way to customise your chart is by using the icons located in the upper menu. All of these icons are fairly self-explanatory, but here’s a detailed breakdown in case you need some pointers.
How to use Charts and Customisation in XM MT4
You can easily change the chart type:
How to use Charts and Customisation in XM MT4
You can also easily keep track of the price of the instrument at different intervals:
How to use Charts and Customisation in XM MT4
Zoom in or zoom out:
How to use Charts and Customisation in XM MT4
Apply any technical analysis element:
How to use Charts and Customisation in XM MT4
If you would like to compare charts side by side, you can open up multiple charts in one window with this icon:
How to use Charts and Customisation in XM MT4
MT4 offers you everything you need in one place, and at your fingertips. Adjust the platform to suit your needs today and start trading now!
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