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How Do I Add and Use Indicators in MT5?

How Do I Add an Indicator to My Chart?

Step 1 - Open Navigator

Press Ctrl + N or go to View > Navigator
The Navigator window appears on the left

Step 2 - Find your indicator

Expand the Indicators folder
Browse through categories:
- Trend (Moving Averages, Bollinger Bands)
- Oscillators (RSI, MACD, Stochastic)
- Volume (Volume, Money Flow Index)
- Bill Williams (Alligator, Awesome Oscillator)

Step 3 - Apply the indicator

Drag your chosen indicator onto the chart
The indicator settings window opens automatically

Step 4 - Apply settings

Click OK to add the indicator
The indicator appears on your chart

To modify later: Double-click the indicator or right-click > Properties.

How Do I Customize Indicator Settings?

Input Parameters:

Adjust calculation periods
Change data sources (Close, Open, High, Low)
Set specific values for your strategy

Colors:

Choose line colors
Set thickness and style
Add transparency if needed

Levels:

Add horizontal reference lines
Set overbought/oversold levels
Customize level colors

The platform's indicator system supports both built-in technical analysis tools and custom indicators, providing flexibility for different trading strategies and analytical approaches.

This comprehensive indicator support makes MT5 suitable for various trading styles and market analysis methodologies.

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