What is a profile?
A profile is a set of charts that traders have saved in a specific order with predefined settings. This feature enables users to maintain and switch between different chart configurations on the MetaTrader 4 platform.
How do I access profiles?
How do I access profiles?
Step 1 - Click File on the main toolbar
Step 2 - Select Profiles
What default profiles are available?
What default profiles are available?
MetaTrader 4 includes five pre-set profiles:
Default
British Pound
Euro
Market Overview
Swiss Franc
How do I change profiles?
How do I change profiles?
Step 1 - Go to File → Profiles
Step 2 - Select your desired profile
Warning: Changing profiles permanently overwrites your current profile. All modifications are saved automatically. Any modifications made will be permanent, affecting the existing profile configuration.
How do I save my current profile?
How do I save my current profile?
Saving the current profile enables users to use the same profile whenever they want, preserving specific chart arrangements and settings for future use.
Step 1 – Click File
Step 2 – Go to Profiles
Step 3 – Select Save As
Step 4 – Name your profile
This creates a new profile you can use anytime.
How do I recover deleted charts?
How do I recover deleted charts?
To recover a chart that has been deleted, users need to:
Step 1 - Click File
Step 2 - Select Open Deleted
Step 3 - Choose the chart you want to restore
Step 4 - Click to return it to its original location
This action displays all the previously deleted charts. When users click on any of these charts, the platform returns it to its original location.
The profile system in MetaTrader 4 provides organised chart management capabilities, by allowing users to save and switch between predefined chart configurations. The platform also enables efficient workspace customisation for different trading scenarios or currency focuses.
Key points
Profiles save your entire workspace setup
Changes to profiles are permanent
Always save as to preserve your current setup
Deleted charts can be fully recovered
Each profile maintains its own chart arrangements