Ordering through the MT4 (Mac) Order Window
Four Ways to Display the Order Window
There are several ways to display the order window, but here we introduce four commonly used methods. Any of these methods can be used to display the order window.
Method 1: Click 'New Order' on the toolbar.
Method 2: Right-click on the chart and select 'New Order' from the menu that appears.
Method 3: Double-click on the desired instrument in the Market Watch.
Method 4: Right-click on the desired instrument in the Market Watch and select 'New Order'.
Placing a Market Order from the Order Window
For a market order, the input fields are as follows:
① Symbol: Specify the instrument you want to trade.
② Volume: Specify the trade volume in lots.
③ Stop Loss (optional): Specify the price for the stop loss order.
④ Take Profit (optional): Specify the level for the take profit order.
⑤ Comment (optional): Enter any comment you want recorded in the trade history.
⑥Type: Select 'Market Execution'.
Once you have completed the inputs, click the 'Sell by Market' or 'Buy by Market' button to place the market order.
Placing a Limit/Stop Order from the Order Window
The input fields for a limit/stop order are as follows:
① Symbol: Specify the instrument you want to trade.
② Volume: Specify the trade volume in lots.
③ Stop Loss (optional): Specify the price for the stop loss order.
④ Take Profit (optional): Specify the level for the take profit order.
⑤ Comment (optional): Enter any comment you want recorded in the trade history.
⑥Type (top): Select 'Pending Order'.
⑦ Order Type (bottom): Choose either 'Buy Limit', 'Sell Limit', 'Buy Stop', or 'Sell Stop'.
⑧ Price: Enter the price for the limit or stop order.
⑨ Expiry: Set the expiry if necessary.
Once you have completed the inputs, click the 'Place' button to issue the limit/stop order.
