How do I show the Ask line in MetaTrader 4/5?

1 min. readlast update: 12.20.2023

All charts on trading platforms, both desktop and mobile, typically display the bid prices by default.

Note: It is recommended to activate the Ask Line when initiating Sell orders. Here's how you can do it in a few simple steps.

On Desktop:

For MT4: To enable the Ask Line:

  1. Right-click anywhere on the chart.
  2. Choose Properties > Common tab.
  3. Tick the box for Show Ask Price Line.

For MT5: To enable the Ask Line:

  1. Right-click anywhere on the chart.
  2. Choose Properties > Show tab.
  3. Tick the box for Show Ask Price Line.

Mobile

iOS (MT4 and MT5)

On iOS devices using MT4 and MT5 applications, follow these steps to activate the Ask Line:

  1. Access Settings. 
  2. Navigate to Charts. 
  3. Toggle the button next to the Ask Price Line to enable it. The same button can be used to disable it as well.

 

Android (MT4 and MT5)

MT4

To activate the Ask Line in the Android MT4 application:

  1. Navigate to Settings.
  2. Select Charts.
  3. Mark the Ask Price Line option to enable it. Unchecking this option will disable it.

 

MT5

To activate the Ask Line in the Android versions of MT4 and MT5 applications:

  1. Open the Chart tab.
  2. Tap anywhere to access the contextual menu.
  3. Select the Settings icon.
  4. Mark the Ask Price Line option to enable it. Unselecting this option will deactivate it.
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