MetaTrader 5

Set a default chart template in MT5

Make your custom styling load automatically

By default, MetaTrader 5 opens charts with the platform’s standard styling. You can save your own look as the default so every new chart matches your preferences.

1) Style your chart

  1. Open any chart.
  2. Customize it: colors, background, candles/bars, grid, indicators, and other visual settings.

If you use indicators as part of your default look, add them now before saving the template.

2) Save as a template named "default"

  1. Right‑click the chart.
  2. Go to Templates → Save Template…
  3. Enter the name: default (exact spelling).
  4. Click Save.

The template must be named exactly default to become the platform‑wide default for new charts.

3) Restart MT5 (optional)

Close and reopen MetaTrader 5. New charts should now open using your default template automatically.

Tips

  • You can create multiple templates for different tasks (e.g., scalping, analysis) and switch via Templates → Load Template.
  • If a chart doesn’t pick up the template, right‑click → Templates → Load Template → default to force it once.