This is a guide on how to set up the MT5 PC screen layout.
- Click [View] in the top-left corner.
- Under [Toolbars], click [Standard], [Line Studies], and [Timeframes] to enable all three.
- [Toolbars]
Standard = Add instruments / arrange charts
Line Studies = Add trendlines
Timeframes = Set chart timeframes
- [View – Status Bar, Chart Bar]
Status Bar = View network status
Chart Bar = Manage and switch between charts
- [View – Market Watch]
Market Watch = Click [+ Click to add] and search by ticker to add instruments.
- Right-click the instrument, then click [Specification].
- You can check details such as:
Trading Hours (Server Time)
Required Margin (Per 1 Lot)
Trading Commission (Per 1 Lot)
- [View – Navigator]
Accounts = View information for the account you are logged in to
Indicators = Add technical indicators
- [View – Toolbox]
Trade = View balance, equity, and margin level
History = View trading history
MT5 Screen Setup Complete