Pro tip:
Learning 10 frequently-used shortcuts can cut your chart analysis time in half. Start with F9 (new order), Ctrl+T (terminal), Ctrl+N (navigator) and the timeframe shortcuts. The rest you'll pick up naturally.
Trading Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| F9 | Open New Order dialog |
| F7 | Open Expert Advisor properties |
| F6 | Open Strategy Tester |
| Ctrl + R | Open/close Strategy Tester |
Chart Navigation
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| + / - | Zoom in / Zoom out |
| Mouse Wheel | Zoom in/out on chart |
| ← / → | Scroll chart left / right |
| End | Jump to most recent candle (right edge) |
| Home | Jump to earliest candle (left edge) |
| F5 | Switch to next profile |
| F4 | Open MetaEditor (MQL editor) |
Timeframe Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + 1 | M1 (1 Minute) |
| Ctrl + 2 | M5 (5 Minutes) |
| Ctrl + 3 | M15 (15 Minutes) |
| Ctrl + 4 | M30 (30 Minutes) |
| Ctrl + 5 | H1 (1 Hour) |
| Ctrl + 6 | H4 (4 Hours) |
| Ctrl + 7 | D1 (Daily) |
| Ctrl + 8 | W1 (Weekly) |
| Ctrl + 9 | MN (Monthly) |
Chart Type
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Alt + 1 | Bar chart |
| Alt + 2 | Candlestick chart |
| Alt + 3 | Line chart |
| F8 | Chart properties (colors, style) |
Windows & Panels
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + T | Open/close Terminal window |
| Ctrl + N | Open/close Navigator panel |
| Ctrl + M | Open/close Market Watch |
| Ctrl + D | Open/close Data Window |
| Ctrl + I | Indicators List for current chart |
| Ctrl + G | Toggle grid on/off |
| Ctrl + L | Toggle volumes on/off |
| Ctrl + Y | Toggle period separators on/off |
| Ctrl + F5 | Open Navigator (MT5) |
Drawing Tools
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Delete | Delete selected object |
| Ctrl + A | Select all objects on chart |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo last action |
| Escape | Cancel drawing / deselect cursor tool |
| Ctrl + B | Objects list (manage all chart objects) |