Chart windows in MT5 provide the primary interface for market analysis. Each window can be extensively customised to meet individual analytical requirements and visual preferences.
How Do I Change Chart Appearance?
Right-click menu options:
Right-click anywhere on the chart
Select from these options:
Properties: Colours, grid, scale settings
Template: Apply saved layouts
Refresh: Update chart data
Toolbar controls:
Zoom: + and – buttons or mouse wheel
Timeframe: M1, M5, H1, H4, D1, etc.
Chart type: Candlesticks, bars, or line
What Chart Types Are Available?
Candlestick charts show open, high, low, and close prices — ideal for pattern recognition with colour-coded candles.
Bar charts display OHLC data in a more technical format, useful for precise price analysis.
Line charts connect closing prices over time, best for identifying overall market trends.
How Do I Save Chart Layouts?
Step 1 – Set Up Your Charts
Arrange multiple charts as desired
Add indicators and drawing tools
Customise colours and settings
Step 2 – Save as Template
Right-click on any chart
Select Template > Save Template
Name your layout
Step 3 – Apply to Other Charts
Open new charts
Right-click > Template > Select your saved template
Layout applies instantly
Pro tip: Create different templates for different trading strategies.