Just the other day, I was talking to another trader who uses the MetaTrader 4 platform, and was surprised to learn that he didn’t know about the in-built shortcut keys!
Personally, I like the MT4 trading platform a lot, and use its shortcut keys on a daily basis.
If you’re a MT4 user as well, check out these shortcut keys — they will make your trading a LOT more efficient:
F8 : opens chart properties menu
F9 : opens trade order menu
F11 : enable/disable full screen chart
F12 : move chart forward one bar
Ctrl + F or middle mouse click : enable crosshair
Ctrl + M : open/close ‘Market Watch’ window
Ctrl + N : open/close ‘Navigator ‘ window
Ctrl + T : open/close ‘Terminal’ window
Ctrl + Y : show/hide period seperators
Ctrl + Z : undo chart object deletion
Page Up : fast chart scrolling backwards
Page Down : fast chart scrolling forwards
Home : move the chart to the earliest point
End : move the chart to the latest point
+ : zoom in
– : zoom out
Del : delete selected chart object
Great work Chris, I knew a couple of those but the rest I will put to use
Hi Chris
It is very kind & generous of you to share with students all these helpful info to enable us to use MT4 in a most efficient way.
Appreciation & regards
Nancy
Can you recommend a good and reliable Forex Brokerage Firm for our trading purpose.
Hey Geoff and Nancy,
You’re most welcome! Glad I can be of service.
Hi Casey,
There are many reputable brokers that use the MT4 platform.
Off the top of my head, you might want to check out FXCM, Oanda, IBFX, MB Trading and FXDD.
Chris,
It’s appreciated sharing such simple knowledge which traders won’t bother to ask. & that’s why you are a mentor to so many newbies.
Keep on doing good.
Best regards