MT5 (iOS) Basic Chart Settings

Changing Chart Types

In the MT5 app for iOS, you can display three types of charts: bar chart, candlestick, and line chart. To change the chart type, tap on the chart, then tap 'Settings' from the menu that appears.

From the settings screen that appears, tap on the chart type you wish to display to change it.

Setting Display Items on Chart

In MT5 for iOS, you can configure the display of tick volume, ask line, period separators, trade levels, trading history, OHLC, and the data window (shows indicator values when in crosshair mode).

To change settings, tap on the chart, then tap 'Settings' from the menu that appears, and toggle the display settings in the settings menu.

Zooming In and Out on Chart

To zoom in or out on the chart, use the pinch-out and pinch-in gestures on the chart.

Changing Timeframes

Tap on the current timeframe shown at the top left of the chart screen to display a list of timeframes, then tap on the timeframe you wish to view.

Changing Symbols

Tap on the symbol name at the top left of the chart to display a list of symbols, then tap on the symbol you wish to display. The displayed symbols are those shown in the Market Watch. If it's not listed, you need to add it in the Market Watch settings.

Switching to Crosshair Mode

To switch to crosshair mode on the chart, tap the crosshair icon at the top of the screen. Note: The iOS version does not have the measurement functions available on the PC version.

Displaying Indicators

To display indicators, tap the indicator icon at the top of the screen, then tap 'Main Window' on the 'Indicator' screen.

From the list of indicators that appears, select the indicator you wish to display.

After setting the parameters, tap 'Done' in the top right to display the indicator.

Removing Indicators

To remove an indicator, tap the indicator icon at the top of the chart or tap on the chart, then select 'Indicators' from the menu. A list of currently displayed indicators will appear.

Swipe left on the indicator name you want to delete, then tap the red 'Delete' button that appears to complete the deletion.