Exness MetaTrader Chart Customization
What Is Chart Customization in Exness MetaTrader?
Exness MetaTrader: Chart customization refers to the ability to change the visual and functional layout of price charts in MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5). This includes adjusting colors, chart types, timeframes, indicators, templates, and display options. Custom charts improve focus and help traders quickly recognize trading signals.
Whether you prefer clean, minimal visuals or highly detailed setups, MetaTrader gives you full control over chart appearance and behavior.
Main Elements You Can Customize
1. Chart Type
You can switch between three core styles:
- Bar chart — each bar shows the open, high, low, and close
- Candlestick chart — the most popular format, easy to read visually
- Line chart — plots only the closing prices
2. Colors
Customize foreground, background, grid, candles, volumes, and more to reduce eye strain or highlight specific trends.
3. Timeframes
Available from 1 minute (M1) to 1 month (MN) — quick switching lets you view both big trends and short-term setups.
Chart Display Settings Overview
| Setting | Description | Customization Options |
|---|---|---|
| Chart type | Basic style of price display | Bar, Candle, Line |
| Background color | Chart area color | Any RGB value |
| Grid visibility | Toggles visual grid | Show or hide |
| Candle colors | Bull/Bear bar customization | Custom color per direction |
| Volume display | Show/hide trade volumes | Toggle switch |
| Auto-scroll | Keeps chart aligned to latest candle | On/off toggle |
Using Templates and Profiles
Saving time is important when you trade regularly. MetaTrader lets you save your preferred layout as a template and apply it to any chart instantly.
How Templates Work
- Include your color setup, indicators, and objects
- Load a saved template onto a new chart in one click
- Useful for strategy switching or comparing setups
Profiles Overview
A profile stores all open chart windows and their settings. You can create profiles for different strategies (e.g., scalping, swing, news trading) and load them as needed.
Comparison: Templates vs Profiles:
| Feature | Template | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Saves chart look | ✅ Colors, indicators, objects | ✅ Entire chart arrangement |
| Multi-chart use | ❌ One chart at a time | ✅ All charts and windows together |
| Strategy use | Good for layout presets | Good for full workspace switching |
| Load method | Chart context menu | Navigation bar (File > Profiles) |
Indicators and Chart Objects
Charts aren’t only about candles. You can apply a variety of indicators and drawing tools to support your technical analysis.
Popular Built-in Indicators:
- Moving Average (MA)
- Bollinger Bands
- RSI
- MACD
- Stochastic Oscillator
These can all be added via the Navigator panel and then fine-tuned by editing settings such as period length, color, and style.
Drawing Tools and Objects:
- Horizontal lines
- Trend lines
- Fibonacci levels
- Text notes
- Arrows and shapes
These are available directly from the toolbar or “Insert” menu and can be adjusted for precision and visibility.
Indicator Customization Table:
| Indicator | Adjustable Parameters | Visual Options |
|---|---|---|
| Moving Average | Period, Shift, Method | Line color, thickness |
| Bollinger Bands | Deviation, Period | Band color, midline style |
| RSI | Period, Levels | Line color, level markers |
| MACD | Fast/Slow EMA, Signal | Histogram color, signal line |
| Stochastic | %K, %D, Slowing | Color of lines and zones |
Saving and Loading Custom Layouts
Customization is only useful if it can be reused. Exness MetaTrader supports the saving of both chart templates and full platform profiles.
How to Save a Template
- Customize chart (colors, indicators, etc.)
- Right-click the chart and select Template > Save Template
- Give it a name — for example, “Scalp_Clean”
- Load it later from Template > Load Template
Saving a Profile
- Set up multiple charts
- Go to File > Profiles > Save As
- Switch between layouts using the same menu
These tools are especially useful for those who monitor multiple asset classes or use different strategies during the day.
Final Thoughts
The Exness MetaTrader: Chart customization feature is more than visual — it’s a functional tool that supports better trading. Clear layouts reduce confusion. Personalized templates save time. Strategy-specific profiles help you stay focused. Whether you’re analyzing major forex pairs or short-term crypto movements, setting up your charts properly can make a real difference in execution and decision-making.
FAQ
- 1. Can I use the same template across MT4 and MT5?
- No, templates are not cross-compatible. You need to recreate them separately on each platform.
- 2. Does customizing charts affect execution?
- No, visual settings have no impact on trade execution or pricing.
- 3. How many templates can I save on Exness MetaTrader?
- There is no strict limit. You can save as many as your system storage allows.
- 4. Are custom indicators supported in chart customization?
- Yes, you can add and configure custom indicators via the MQL editor or external files.
- 5. Can I back up my profiles and templates?
- Yes, they are stored in the platform folder and can be copied to another device manually.