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The MT5 platform: interface, charts and indicators

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Presented by NourIn Arabic, with captions. Other languages are coming.

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MetaTrader 5 looks busy, but it has five main parts: Market Watch (prices), Navigator (accounts and indicators), Toolbox (positions and history), the charts, and the Data Window.

  • Open a demo account from File → Open an Account; all operations use virtual money.
  • Open a chart from Market Watch (right-click → Chart Window) or File → New Chart; choose bars, candlesticks or line, and one of 21 timeframes.
  • MT5 has 38 built-in indicators: drag one from Navigator onto the chart.
  • Keep charts clean and save your setup as a template.

Quick check

Three questions. Pick an answer to see why.

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  1. 1.Which MT5 window shows instrument prices (Bid/Ask)?

  2. 2.How many timeframes can an MT5 chart display?

  3. 3.What is the easiest way to add an indicator according to the official help?

Sources

Every fact in this lesson is backed by the sources below.

  1. 1.MetaQuotes MT5 Help — Open an AccountOpening a demo account from the platform; demo uses virtual money for learning and testing strategies
  2. 2.MetaQuotes MT5 Help — Platform interfaceFive interface parts: Market Watch, Navigator, Toolbox, charts, Data Window
  3. 3.MetaQuotes MT5 Help — ChartsOpen a chart via Market Watch 'Chart Window' or File > New Chart; bars, candlesticks, line; 21 timeframes
  4. 4.MetaQuotes MT5 Help — Technical indicators38 built-in indicators; drag from Navigator or Insert > Indicators
  5. 5.MetaQuotes MT5 Help — Templates and profilesSave Template stores chart colours, indicators with settings and drawn objects

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