MetaTrader default screen

MetaTrader basics (PC)

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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. Related article: Customize toolbar buttons
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. Related article: Manage symbols in Market Watch
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. Related article: Arrange chart windows
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. Related article: Customize toolbar buttons
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. Related article: Manage symbols in Market Watch
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. Related article: Arrange chart windows
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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