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Trading Hotkeys - ProjectX

Hotkeys let you quickly execute trades or adjust platform settings using customizable keyboard shortcuts.

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What Are Trading Hotkeys?

The Hotkeys feature allows traders to improve speed and efficiency by mapping trading actions to keyboard shortcuts. With hotkeys, you can execute orders and perform platform actions without using the mouse.


How to Create and Enable Hotkeys

  1. Access Hotkey Settings
    Go to Platform Settings and find the Hotkeys section.

  2. Define Key Combinations
    Assign your preferred keyboard shortcuts to available actions such as Buy Market or Cancel All.

  3. Enable Hotkeys for Specific Components
    After configuring your hotkeys, click the “H” icon in the top-left corner of each component window to activate hotkey functionality within that module.


Available Hotkeys

  • Buy Market

  • Sell Market

  • Join Bid

  • Join Ask

  • Reverse Position

  • Close Position

  • Cancel All

  • Flatten All

  • Hide Volume Profile Column

  • Center on Last Price

  • Increase Contract Size (+1)

  • Decrease Contract Size (-1)

  • Breakeven


Important Notes

  • Hotkeys only function when the browser window is active and focused.

  • For best performance, avoid browser or system-level conflicts with your chosen shortcuts.




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