Widgets are a powerful feature on the DayTraders Trading Platform, enabling you to organize and display essential trading tools like charts, market depth, order books, and performance trackers in a customizable interface. With widgets, you can create a workspace that fits your trading style and needs.
What Are Widgets?
Widgets are individual, customizable components that display specific data or tools on your platform. Common widgets include:
Charts: Visualize market trends and analyze price movements.
Watchlists: Track your favorite instruments in real time.
Market Depth: See live order book data for market liquidity.
Orders and Positions: Monitor and manage open orders and positions.
Trade History: Review past trades for performance insights.
Adding Widgets
Open the Widgets Menu:
Click on the “+ Add Widget” button located in the toolbar or workspace menu.
Select a Widget:
Choose from the list of available widgets (e.g., Charts, Watchlist, Trade History).
Drag and Drop:
Drag the widget to your desired location on the workspace and resize it as needed.
Customizing Widgets
Link Widgets:
Synchronize widgets like charts and watchlists by linking them. For example, selecting an instrument in the watchlist will automatically update the linked chart and market depth.
Resize Widgets:
Adjust the size of each widget to make the most of your screen space.
Personalize the widget's columns:
Detach Widget Tab:
Tear off a widget tab to create a separate window. This feature allows you to manage widgets independently outside of the main workspace.
Save Layouts:
Save your workspace configuration to retain your widget setup for future sessions.
Removing Widgets
Hover over the widget you want to remove.
Click the “X” icon in the top-right corner of the widget.
Confirm removal if prompted.
Pro Tips for Using Widgets
Prioritize Key Widgets:
Keep high-priority widgets like charts and orders visible for quick decision-making.
Group Widgets by Task:
Create clusters of widgets for specific activities (e.g., analysis, trade execution).
Use Multi-Tab Workspaces:
Organize widgets into tabs to streamline your workflow and reduce screen clutter.
Popular Widget Combinations
Analysis Setup:
Include a chart, market depth, and news feed for in-depth analysis.
Execution Setup:
Use a watchlist, orders, and positions widgets to manage active trades efficiently.
With Widgets, you can tailor your DayTraders Platform workspace to suit your trading style, ensuring you have the tools you need at your fingertips. Start customizing your workspace today for a seamless trading experience!
Content and resources provided by DayTraders.com, including simulated trading environments, are for educational purposes only. We do not offer real-money trading accounts, and no actual funds are deposited with or traded through our platform. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Services are exclusively for non-professional traders.