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Modify EA/indicator settings

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On MetaTrader 4 (MT4) / MetaTrader 5 (MT5), you can customize the settings of Expert Advisors (EAs) and indicators applied to charts, supporting your trading strategy or visual preferences.

Here we will look at how to configure the settings for EAs and indicators on MT4/MT5.

Switch between MT4/MT5 tabs to check the steps for each.

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mt5

Step 1

To customize an EA or indicator, right-click on the chart where it's applied. When modifying an indicator, click "Indicators List". For EA, hover over "Expert Advisors" and click "Properties...".

Right-click on the chart Right-click on the chart

Step 2

After clicking "Indicators List", a window will open. Choose the indicator you want to modify and click "Edit".

Click Edit Click Edit

Step 3

The settings window appears. Configure the options on the Common, Inputs, Colors, and Visualization tabs as below. Note that some EAs and indicators may not include all of these tabs.

EA/indicator settings EA/indicator settings

Step 4

On the Common tab, you can choose whether to allow the use of DLLs and external experts. Enabling these options enhances what you can do with the EA/indicator. Usually, you should only enable these options if your EA/indicator provider specifically instructs you to do so.

Please be aware that enabling them for untrusted EAs or indicators poses significant security risks, especially if they come from personal websites or forex brokers without a proven track record.

Common tab Common tab

Step 5

On the Inputs tab, you can adjust the behavior of your EA/indicator as needed. For details, please refer to the provider's website.

It's also possible to import a settings file or save your current parameter settings.

Inputs tab Inputs tab

Step 6

On the Colors tab, you can customize the colors of lines and other elements. Some EAs and indicators may ignore these settings or override them with parameters in the Inputs tab. For details, please refer to the provider's website.

Colors tab Colors tab

Step 7

On the Visualization tab, you can choose to display EAs and indicators only on specific timeframes. The "Show in the Data Window" option enables their values to appear in a sub-window.

However, some EAs and indicators may ignore this setting or appear in the sub-window regardless. Please refer to your EA or indicator's description for details.

Visualization tab Visualization tab

Step 8

Once all necessary settings are configured, click "OK".

Click OK Click OK

Step 1

To customize an EA or indicator, right-click on the chart where it's applied. When modifying an indicator, click "Indicator List". For EA, click "Expert List".

Right-click on the chart Right-click on the chart

Step 2

The "Indicators" or "Experts" window opens accordingly. Choose the EA or indicator you want to modify and click "Properties".

Click Edit Click Edit

Step 3

The settings window appears. Configure the options on the Common, Inputs, Colors, and Visualization tabs as below. Note that some EAs and indicators may not include all of these tabs.

EA/indicator settings EA/indicator settings

Step 4

On the Inputs tab, you can adjust the behavior of your EA/indicator as needed. For details, please refer to the provider's website.

It's also possible to import a settings file or save your current parameter settings.

Inputs tab Inputs tab

Step 5

On the Colors tab, you can customize the colors of lines and other elements. Some EAs and indicators may ignore these settings or override them with parameters in the Inputs tab. For details, please refer to the provider's website.

Colors tab Colors tab

Step 6

On the Visualization tab, you can choose to display EAs and indicators only on specific timeframes. The "Show in the Data Window" option enables their values to appear in a sub-window.

However, some EAs and indicators may ignore this setting or appear in the sub-window regardless. Please refer to your EA or indicator's description for details.

Visualization tab Visualization tab

Step 7

Once all necessary settings are configured, click "OK".

Click OK Click OK

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