List of Shortcut Keys for MT5 (Windows)

MetaTrader 5 (MT5) can greatly improve operational efficiency by utilizing shortcut keys. Below is a categorized list of the main shortcut keys and their functions.

Chart Operations

Key	Description
← / →	Scroll the chart left/right.
Page Up / Page Down	Scroll the chart left/right.
Home / End	Move to the beginning/end point of the chart.
"+" / "-"	Zoom in/out on the chart.
Delete	Delete the selected graphic object.
Backspace	Delete the most recently added object to the chart.
Enter	Open/close the Fast Navigation Bar.
F12	Move the chart one bar at a time to the right/left.

Switching Chart Display

Key	Description
Alt + 1	Display as bar chart.
Alt + 2	Display as candlestick chart.
Alt + 3	Display as line chart.
Ctrl + G	Toggle grid display on/off.
Ctrl + L	Toggle volume display on/off.
Ctrl + Y	Toggle period separator lines on/off.
Ctrl + Tab	Switch between charts.
F11	Enable/disable full screen mode.

Window Operations

Key	Description
Ctrl + N	Open/close the Navigator window.
Ctrl + T	Open/close the Toolbox window.
Ctrl + M	Open/close the Market Watch window.
Ctrl + D	Open/close the Data Window.
Ctrl + O	Open the Options window.
Ctrl + F4	Close the current chart window.
Alt + F4	Exit MT5.

Trading Functions

Key	Description
F9	Open the "New Order" window.
Ctrl + E	Enable/disable the use of Expert Advisors (EAs).
Ctrl + F9	Open the "Trade" tab in the "Toolbox" window and switch focus to it.

Other Useful Shortcuts

Key	Description
F1	Open the "User Guide".
F2	Open the "Task Manager".
F4	Launch MetaEditor.
Ctrl + F	Activate the crosshair cursor.
Ctrl + I	Open the "Indicators List" window.
Ctrl + P	Print the chart.
Ctrl + S	Save the chart as a CSV, PRN, or HTM file.
Ctrl + U	Display the Symbols list.
Ctrl + Z / Alt + Backspace	Undo the deletion of an object.

By utilizing these shortcut keys, you can enhance your operational efficiency in MT5 and enable faster trading.