What is the Navigator?
In MetaTrader 4 (MT4), the Navigator is a key panel that provides easy access to various elements of your trading environment. It includes several important features:
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Accounts: Displays a list of your trading accounts and allows you to quickly switch between them. You can view account details and manage connections.
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Indicators: Lists all the available technical indicators that you can apply to your charts. You can drag and drop indicators from this panel onto your charts to analyze market conditions.
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Expert Advisors (EAs): Shows a list of automated trading scripts (Expert Advisors) that you have installed. You can attach these EAs to your charts for algorithmic trading.
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Scripts: Contains custom scripts that can perform specific functions or automate certain tasks. You can run these scripts directly from the Navigator.
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Libraries: Displays custom libraries used by indicators, EAs, or scripts. These libraries often contain shared functions or data used in various tools.
The Navigator helps streamline your trading by organizing and providing quick access to essential tools and resources. This window can be opened/closed by pressing accelerating keys of Ctrl+N, or by the "View – Navigator" menu command.
For a comprehensive overview of what the Navigator is, how to enable it, how it operates, and its features and functionalities, please watch the video below.