How to change time frame displayed on MT4

To change the MT4 timeframe, click “M1 ~ MN" in the menu at the top of the MT4 screen.

MT4 timeframe terms

For example: If you want to display a 5 minute timeframe, click"M5″.

As such, a 5 minute (M5) time frame has been displayed.

Long-term and short-term scalping trading typically use a one-minute time frame, for daily trading, a 5-minute to 4-hour time frame is commonly used.

For swing trading from days to weeks, a 4 hour (H4) ~ 1 day (D1) time frame is used extensively.

You can refer to the 15 minute (M15), 1 hour (H1), 4 hour (H4) timeframes, which are the timeframes used by investors worldwide.

Choose the time frame you would like to match your trading style.