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How do I change the chart period in MT5?
You can change the chart period in MT5 by selecting a timeframe from the toolbar or right-clicking the chart. Common timeframes include M1 (1-minute), M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1, W1, and MN. Changing the chart period only alters price display, not open trades or orders. Shorter timeframes show detailed price movement; longer ones show broader trends.
Common chart periods
Timeframe
Meaning
M1
1-minute chart
M5
5-minute chart
M15
15-minute chart
M30
30-minute chart
H1
1-hour chart
H4
4-hour chart
D1
Daily chart
W1
Weekly chart
MN
Monthly chart
Steps to change chart period
Step
Action
1
Open the MT5 platform.
2
Open the chart for the product you want to view.
3
Select the preferred timeframe from the toolbar.
4
Alternatively, right-click on the chart and choose the desired chart period.
Important notes
Changing the chart period only changes how price movement is displayed.
It does not affect your open trades or pending orders.
Shorter timeframes show more detailed price movement, while longer timeframes show broader market movement.
