Chart properties in MetaTrader4

To change the properties of a chart in MetaTrader 4, follow one of these steps:

1. Using the Charts menu:

Go to the “Charts” menu.
Select the “Properties” button from the drop-down list.

2. Right-Click Method:

Right-click on the chart.

Choose the “Properties” button from the drop-down list.

3. Shortcut Method:

Press < F8 > for the fastest way to open the “Properties” window.
In the “Properties” window, you will find two tabs: “Colors” and “Common”.

Colors Tab

This menu allows you to change the settings of the chart using the following commands:

Background: Change the background color.

Foreground: Change the foreground color and the color properties of objects in the foreground.

Grid: Change the color of the grid.

Bar Up: Color of bar charts for bullish bars.

Bar Down: Color of bar charts for bearish bars.

Bull Candle: Color of candlestick charts for bullish candles.

Bear Candle: Color of candlestick charts for bearish candles.

Line Graph: Color of the line chart.

Volumes: color of volumes.

Ask Line: The color of the ask line.

Stop Levels: The color of the stop level line.

Common Tab

This tab contains common chart settings for MetaTrader 4 charts:

Bar Chart: Displays the chart as a bar chart.

Candlesticks: Displays the chart as candlestick charts.

Line Chart: Displays the chart as a line graph. It also shows the pening, maximum, minimum, and closing prices of the current candle in the upper-left corner.

Show Ask Line: Displays the ask price line.

Show Period Separators: Displays a vertical line at the start of each day.

Show Grid: Displays the grid on the screen.

Show Object Descriptions: Displays descriptions of each object drawn on the chart, including indicators, trend lines, and shapes like rectangles and ellipses.