How to Use Template Charts in MT4 (Mac)
In MT4 charts, you can save the settings such as chart colors and indicators as a "template chart" and apply them to other charts. Here, we will guide you on how to use this template chart feature.
How to Save a Template Chart
Prepare the chart with the settings (such as colors and indicators) you want to save, select that chart, and begin saving the settings using one of the following methods.
① Save from the Menu
Select "Save as Template" from "Template" under the "Chart" menu.
② Save from the Toolbar
Click the "Chart Template" icon in the toolbar, then select "Save as Template" from the menu that appears.
③ Right-Click on the Chart to Save
Right-click on the chart, and select "Save as Template" from the "Template" menu that appears.
Next, the "Save As" dialog will appear, where you can specify a file name and save the template.
How to Apply a Template Chart
To apply a saved template chart to a new chart, use one of the following methods.
① Apply from the Menu
Select the template name you want to apply from the "Template" under the "Chart" menu.
② Apply from the Toolbar
Click the "Chart Template" icon in the toolbar, then select the template name you want to apply from the menu.
③ Right-Click on the Chart to Apply
Right-click on the chart, and select the template name you want to apply from the "Template" menu that appears.
How to Delete a Template Chart
To delete a saved template chart, use one of the following methods.
① Delete from the Menu
Select the template name you want to delete from "Delete Template" under the "Template" in the "Chart" menu.
② Delete from the Toolbar
Click the "Chart Template" icon in the toolbar, then select the template name you want to delete from "Delete Template" in the menu.
③ Right-Click on the Chart to Delete
Right-click on the chart, and select the template name you want to delete from "Delete Template" in the "Template" menu.
How to Load a Template Chart
In MT4, you can load and use templates created on another PC or by someone else.
To display the "Open" dialog and select the template file you want to load, use one of the following methods.
① Load from the Menu
Select "Load Template" from "Template" under the "Chart" menu.
② Load from the Toolbar
Click the "Chart Template" icon in the toolbar, then select "Load Template" from the menu.
③ Right-Click on the Chart to Load
Right-click on the chart, and select "Load Template" from the "Template" menu that appears.
