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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

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

 

Step 2 – Find Your Indicator

  1. Expand the Indicators folder
  2. Browse through categories:
  3. Trend (Moving Averages, Bollinger Bands)
  4. Oscillators (RSI, MACD, Stochastic)
  5. Volume (Volume, Money Flow Index)
  6. Bill Williams (Alligator, Awesome Oscillator)

 

Step 3 – Apply the Indicator

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

 

Step 4 – Apply Settings

  1. Click OK to add the indicator
  2. The indicator appears on your chart

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

 



How Do I Customise Indicator Settings?

Input Parameters:

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

 

Colours:

  • Choose line colours
  • Set thickness and style
  • Add transparency if needed

 

Levels:

  • Add horizontal reference lines
  • Set overbought/oversold levels
  • Customise level colours



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