[PC MT5] Chapter 6: Let's Check the Toolbar.

Overview of Toolbar Operations

The toolbar allows you to perform various operations easily by simply clicking on the icon buttons.
Understanding the functions of each icon and the corresponding operations enables smoother and more advanced trading.

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(1) About the Toolbar

All toolbars are customizable and can be arranged and executed as needed.

Toolbar

New Chart IconOpens a new currency pair window.
You can select the required currency pair from the list and open a new chart.
Profile Management IconThis menu allows you to manage and operate chart groups.
Profiles can be activated or deleted and are saved based on the current chart window configuration.
Symbols IconDisplays the list of symbols.
You can change the visibility of each currency pair.
MetaQuotes Language EditorOpens the MetaQuotes Language Editor.
You can create and edit Expert Advisors, Custom Indicators, and Scripts.
MQL5 Market for EAsDisplays the MQL5 Market, where you can purchase EAs.
MQL5 Market for SignalsDisplays the MQL5 Market, where you can purchase paid signals.
MQL5 Virtual HostingOpens MQL5's dedicated VPS settings for MetaTrader.
Trading Signals RegistrationAllows you to register a trading signal source account.
Auto Trading ControlEnables or disables automated trading, such as Expert Advisors (EAs).
A red square indicates "stopped," while a green triangle indicates "auto trading active."
Order WindowDisplays a window for placing market orders or pending orders.

(2) Chart Toolbar

The chart toolbar allows you to configure and operate technical analysis tools within the chart.

Chart Toolbar

Bar Chart IconDisplays the chart as a series of bars.
Candlestick IconDisplays the chart as a series of candlesticks.
Line Chart IconDisplays the chart as a series of lines.
Zoom In IconZooms into the chart.
Zoom Out IconZooms out of the chart.
Arrange Windows IconArranges the chart windows.
Auto Scroll IconAutomatically scrolls the chart to the latest bar.
Chart Shift IconMoves the position of the latest bar on the chart to the position of the chart shift label.
Save as Image IconSaves the chart as an image.

(3) Object Toolbar

The object toolbar is used to work with graphical objects and to change cursor operation modes.
Objects placed on the chart can be deleted by right-clicking to display a menu.

Object Toolbar

Cursor IconAllows you to select various objects on the chart with the cursor.
Crosshair IconHighlights the coordinates of the selected position on the chart or analysis tool screen.
Vertical Line IconInserts a vertical line on the chart.
Horizontal Line IconInserts a horizontal line on the chart.
Trendline IconInserts a trendline on the chart.
Parallel Channel IconCreates a parallel channel.
Fibonacci Retracement IconInserts a Fibonacci retracement on the chart.
Text Label IconAllows text labels to be attached to the chart screen, not directly on the chart.
Arrows and Shapes IconAllows you to place arrows, thumbs up, and other shapes.

(4) Timeframe Toolbar

Clicking the buttons changes the chart's timeframe on the active screen.

Timeframe Toolbar

From left to right: M1 (1 minute), M5 (5 minutes), M15 (15 minutes), M30 (30 minutes), H1 (1 hour),
H4 (4 hours), D1 (daily), W1 (weekly), MN (monthly).

[PC MT5] Chapter 7: Let's Trade with MetaTrader5.