PC MetaTrader default screen
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When you first start MetaTrader4 (MT4) / MetaTrader5 (MT5), the main tools will be displayed on the start screen. Here we'll take a look at some of the tools available. The display settings and locations of these tools can be customized to your liking.
Step 1
You will see this initial screen when you start MT4 for the first time.
Number |
Item name |
Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Menu |
The menu bar provides basic key operations of MT4. It consists of seven items: File, View, Insert, Charts, Tools, Window, and Help. |
2 |
Toolbars |
Frequently used buttons can be found on the toolbars. You can customize your toolbars from the settings as well.
|
3 |
Online Search |
You can search for content on MQL5.community operated by MetaQuotes. When entering keywords, search results will be shown in the "Search" tab of the Toolbox. |
4 |
MQL5.community |
You can login to MT4 with your MQL5 community account as well. Link the accounts to use MQL5 services on MT4. After logging in, you can use the chat feature from this icon. |
5 |
Market Watch |
The Market Watch shows each symbol's data such as sell and buy prices. It consists of two tabs: Symbols and Tick Chart. |
6 |
Navigator |
On the Navigator, you can manage your accounts, indicators, and Expert Advisor (EA). |
7 |
Chart |
Charts are displayed here. They can be arranged in a split view or stacked on top of each other. |
8 |
Charts bar |
The symbol names of the open chart windows are displayed. You can switch between charts by clicking a symbol name on this bar. |
9 |
Terminal |
In the Terminal, you can manage positions and see the trade and account history, as well as the economic calendar and news. |
10 |
Status bar |
Shows the server connectivity and the ping rate (data transmission speed). |
Step 1
You will see this initial screen when you start MT5 for the first time.
Number |
Item name |
Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Menu |
The menu bar provides basic key operations of MT5. It consists of seven items: File, View, Insert, Charts, Tools, Window, and Help. |
2 |
Toolbars |
Frequently used buttons can be found on the toolbars. You can customize your toolbars from the settings as well.
|
3 |
Online Search |
You can search for content on MQL5.community operated by MetaQuotes. When entering keywords, search results will be shown in the "Search" tab of the Toolbox. |
4 |
MQL5.community |
You can login to MT5 with your MQL5 community account as well. Link the accounts to use MQL5 services on MT5. After logging in, you can use the chat feature from this icon. |
5 |
Achievements |
Provides you with turorials introducing the main features of MT5. |
6 |
Market Watch |
The Market Watch shows each symbol's data such as sell and buy prices. It consists of four tabs: Symbols, Details, Trading, and Ticks. |
7 |
Navigator |
On the Navigator, you can manage your accounts, indicators, and Expert Advisor (EA). |
8 |
Chart |
Charts are displayed here. They can be arranged in a split view or stacked on top of each other. |
9 |
Charts bar |
The symbol names of the open chart windows are displayed. You can switch between charts by clicking a symbol name on this bar. |
10 |
Toolbox |
In the Toolbox, you can manage positions and see the trade and account history, as well as the economic calendar and news. |
11 |
Status bar |
Shows the server connectivity and the ping rate (data transmission speed). |
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