How to Use Indicators and Scripts in MetaTrader 4
What are indicators? |
How do I access indicators?
Method 1: Navigator window Step 1 - Open the Navigator window Step 2 - Click Indicators |
Method 2: Main toolbar Step 1 - Click the Insert tab in the main toolbar Step 2 - Select your indicator |
How do I add custom indicators?
Download and install Step 1 - Download indicators from the MetaQuotes Marketplace Step 2 - Your new indicator appears in the Navigator window Apply to a chart Step 1 - Double-click the indicator in Navigator Step 2 - A settings window appears Step 3 - Adjust these settings:
Step 4 - Click OK to apply |
How do I manage existing indicators?
Step 1 - Right-click on the chart Step 2 - Select Indicators list Step 3 - Choose to:
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What are scripts?Scripts are automated tools written in MQL4 programming language. All scripts, indicators, and Expert Advisors use this language. |
How do I modify scripts?
Option 1: Meta Editor Step 1 - Open Meta Editor Step 2 - Edit your script code Step 3 - Save changes |
Option 2: Quick modify Step 1 - Right-click on a script Step 2 - Select Modify Step 3 - Meta Editor opens automatically |
Where can I get help?
Press F1 to open the Meta Editor user manual. This provides detailed information about:
- Writing scripts
- Modifying indicators
- MQL4 programming basics
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