Draw vertical/horizontal line

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On MetaTrader4 (MT4) / MetaTrader5 (MT5), you can draw a vertical line parallel to the price axis or a horizontal line parallel to the time axis. Place multiple vertical lines to see the change in price over a specific period. The horizontal line can be used as a resistance line or a support line.

Here we will look at how to draw vertical/horizontal lines on MT4/MT5.

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

Step 1

Vertical/horizontal lines can be displayed from the menu or toolbar.

Draw a vertical/horizontal line from the menu

Click "Insert" in the menu. Hover the pointer over "Lines" and select "Vertical Line" or "Horizontal Line".

Select Vertical line or Horizontal line from the menu

Draw a vertical/horizontal line from the toolbar

To plot a vertical line, click the "Draw vertical line" button. To plot a horizontal line, click the "Draw horizontal line" button.

Select Vertical line or Horizontal line from the toolbar

Step 2

Click the part of the chart where you wish to add the vertical or horizontal line. The line will appear.

Display the vertical or horizontal line on the chart

Replace the line by dragging

If you want to adjust the line, make sure the white dots are being displayed on both ends of the line and drag it with your mouse. If you cannot see the white dots, double-click on the line to display the white dots.