Drawing Tool Shortcuts

Discover the Fastest and Easiest Way to Draw on Stock Charts

Unlock a whole new range of tools: Trendlines, Shapes, Channels, Fibonacci … and so much more.

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In this 2-minute video, you'll learn a simple, time-saving workflow that unlocks the entire library of drawing tools in your charts. You'll discover how to quickly preview each tool and see how it fits into your chart before you commit. It's a great way to become familiar with the tools that you never would have used. We'll also show you the quickest way to draw trendlines and effortlessly repeat drawings.

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0:00

Introduction

0:20

Add markers such as arrows

0:39

Quickly repeat markers

0:54

Preview drawing tools anywhere on chart

1:24

Quickly repeat drawing tools

1:35

Recap drawing tool workflow

1:48

Fastest way to draw trendlines

Shortcuts covered in the video:

  • To preview markers: Left-click on chart, hold down mouse button, press spacebar.
  • To preview drawing tools: Left-click and drag on chart, hold down mouse button, press spacebar.
  • To repeat a marker: Left-click on chart, hold down mouse button, press spacebar twice.
  • To repeat a drawing tool: Left-click and drag on chart, hold down mouse button, press spacebar twice.
  • To quickly draw a trendline: Ctrl + left-click and drag on chart.