Do you feel a bit overwhelmed when you flip through the several tabs in the chart settings screen? Would you like to learn how to get the most from the Thinkorswim platform? Imagine how much more effective you can be after you take the time to master these chart settings. This three part series covers all of the settings listed in the “Chart Settings” screen on Thinkorswim. The charting tools on Thinkorswim include some of the most advanced features available on the platform. Very few users of Thinkorswim are able to make full use of these features. Thinkorswim Chart Settings Tutorial will help you master this section of the platform.
Enhanced Learning Experience:
Thinkorswim Chart Settings Tutorial includes real world examples to enhance your learning. As you follow along with each example you will learn and more importantly, retain what you learn. You will then be able to apply this knowledge effectively to streamline your entire workflow. As a result, you will be able to accomplish much more and with much less effort. Examples show how some of these settings used in combination. So it’s important you view them in order from part one through part three.
Global settings versus local:
How do you know which settings will impact all of your charts and which settings will impact only the chart you are working from? There is no way to tell from looking at the screen. Not to worry, I have prepared a series of “cheat sheets” so you understand this clearly, removing all the confusion.
Your will find three separate videos listed on this page. Read the description included with each video before viewing.
Bonus Material:
What’s in the bonus material? This is all explained at the start of each video. Each of the three videos include bonus material at the end. This bonus material will demonstrate some of the more advanced techniques for getting the most from your chart layouts and workflow. Make sure you don’t miss this bonus material at the end of each video!
Interested in learning more?
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Thinkorswim Chart Settings Part One
Thinkorswim Chart Settings Tutorial, the first video in a three part series. In this video you will learn about all of the settings on the first tab of the Chart Settings screen, which is called the “General” tab. I demonstrate each setting in detail and real world examples are included to demonstrate how each of them impacts your charts. You will learn exactly which settings affect all charts and which ones affect only the chart you are working from. The video will show you how to access the learning center on Thinkorswim to further enhance your knowledge. Examples show how some of these settings used in combination, so you have quick access to the commonly used settings.
Thinkorswim Chart Settings Part Two
Thinkorswim Chart Settings Tutorial, the second video in a three part series. This video covers two tabs of the chart settings screen, “Price Axis” and “Time Axis”. You will learn which settings to adjust to show you exactly what you need on the chart. Once you learn to adjust these settings you will have things setup so your charts automatically adapt to show exactly what it most important to you. You will learn exactly which settings affect all charts and which ones affect only the chart you are working from. The video will show you how to access the learning center on Thinkorswim to further enhance your knowledge.Examples show how some of these settings used in combination, so you have quick access to the commonly used settings.
Thinkorswim Chart Settings Part Three
Thinkorswim Chart Settings Tutorial, the third and final video in a three part series. This video covers the following tabs in the chart settings screen: “Favorite Time Frames”, “Appearance”, “Equities”, “Options”, “Futures” and “Forex”. Yes, we cover a lot of ground in this video but things move along pretty fast. Be sure not to skip parts one and two before viewing this video or you may feel a bit lost. Many of these settings are impacted by other settings. So it’s important you view them in order from part one through part three. You will learn exactly which settings affect all charts and which ones affect only the chart you are working from. The video will show you how to access the learning center on Thinkorswim to further enhance your knowledge. Examples show how some of these settings used in combination, so you have quick access to the commonly used settings.
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