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  • #1
  • First Post: Aug 25, 2015 11:15pm Aug 25, 2015 11:15pm
I've checked here, and I've Googled, but haven't really found an easy fix for this. My question is concerning the "terminal" that lists, among other things, open trades and account history. (This is NOT about the font/text sizes on chart axis.) All I'm trying to do is increase the font sizes, and maybe the font colors. The default size is ridiculously small... I can't believe that the developers of MT would not have built in an option for changing the sizes, but so far it seems that way. It would also be nice to have the numbers in the "Profit" column be green or red, based on gain or loss, but that's not a big deal. The SIZE of the fonts IS.

I know almost nothing about programming custom scripts for the platform, so even if that would do the trick I'd need someone to point me the right direction.

Thanks in advance!
  • #2
  • Aug 26, 2015 2:41am Aug 26, 2015 2:41am
I don't think you can fix that properly, MT4 is an old piece of software and seems to be pretty unimpressed about the operating system settings.
You could look out for some magnifier (either in software or a real one) or you could detach the terminal and move it to a monitor with a lower resolution.
  • #3
  • Aug 26, 2015 3:03am Aug 26, 2015 3:03am
Take a look at this thread:

http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=540955
It never gets easier, you just get better
  • #4
  • Aug 26, 2015 8:10pm Aug 26, 2015 8:10pm
Quoting JensG
I don't think you can fix that properly, MT4 is an old piece of software and seems to be pretty unimpressed about the operating system settings. You could look out for some magnifier (either in software or a real one) or you could detach the terminal and move it to a monitor with a lower resolution.
Yeah, the magnifier idea seems to be what most people suggest... it's just unbelievable that the makers of MT are SO inconsiderate (for want of a better word). As far as I can think, there's NO technological/programming reason they couldn't build that into the software. I can't figure it out. But the idea about putting the terminal on a separate monitor... that's not a bad idea. (Of course I'll first need to get a 2nd monitor, which I've been meaning to do anyway... this can be my excuse. ) Thanks.
  • #5
  • Aug 26, 2015 8:10pm Aug 26, 2015 8:10pm
Quoting Shabs19
Take a look at this thread: http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=540955
Ooh... interesting. I'll have to check that out, looks like all kinds of strange things in there. Thanks.
  • #6
  • Aug 26, 2015 8:12pm Aug 26, 2015 8:12pm
Quoting JensG
I don't think you can fix that properly, MT4 is an old piece of software and seems to be pretty unimpressed about the operating system settings. You could look out for some magnifier (either in software or a real one) or you could detach the terminal and move it to a monitor with a lower resolution.
I used to use cTrader before my broker stopped offering it (not sure why they did that). It had some limitations that made no sense, but as far as the user interface and the changes you could make to the defaults.... MUCH nicer than MT.
  • #7
  • Aug 26, 2015 11:45pm Aug 26, 2015 11:45pm
If you're using a high res screen, you probably need to look at the manifest file fix.
  • #8
  • Aug 27, 2015 6:08am Aug 27, 2015 6:08am
Quoting Ratmach
{quote} Ooh... interesting. I'll have to check that out, looks like all kinds of strange things in there. Thanks.
He was probably talking about an indicator that was requested by me. It won't help you as your problem is with the terminal only not with the price scale.

Quoting Ratmach
{quote} I used to use cTrader before my broker stopped offering it (not sure why they did that). It had some limitations that made no sense, but as far as the user interface and the changes you could make to the defaults.... MUCH nicer than MT.
I had a look at ninja trader lately (I'll changing brokers and a few other things regarding my trading soon), totally love that platform!
Again: MT4 is not just mature, it's old. It's pretty stable therefore but lacks quite a few usability features. Sooner or later they (Metaquotes) will have to tackle the font problem as 4k or other high res displays are arriving on traders desks but I wouldn't expect them to do more than a minimum requirement.
  • #9
  • Jan 19, 2017 10:18am Jan 19, 2017 10:18am
Is there a way to have a big(ger) font size to see OHLC and time of the candle when pointer is over it, preferably on the chart?

Some indicator that will plot it on the chart to look something like on the photo (I just added it as an idea, it's not an indicator)?

I searched all over the internet for this, but couldn't find it?
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  • #10
  • Last Post: Dec 14, 2022 10:26am Dec 14, 2022 10:26am
Right Click Mt4 > Properties > Compatibility Tab > Change high DPI settings > Check "Override high DPI scaling behavior. > Change "Scaling preformed by:" to "System Enhanced" > OK > Apply
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