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  • Video Tutorial: Hot Keys Quick Start Guide
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  1. ESSENTIAL TIPS & TECHNIQUES

Hotkeys

NinjaTrader 8 Desktop Version

Last updated 4 days ago

AlgoBox™ hotkeys boost trading speed and precision by enabling quick, seamless trade execution and management.

In addition, NinjaTrader 8 offers a vast amount of functionality for hotkeys to make trading potentially easier and faster.

How To Enable Hotkeys in NinjaTrader

IMPORTANT: Hotkeys must be ENABLED in NinjaTrader from the TOOLS >>> OPTIONS menu - see image below:


Below are some of the hotkey tools and combos most commonly used by AlgoBox™ members:

AlgoBox™ Position Manager

AlgoBox™ Position Manager enables quick management of stop losses and targets with a single click. You no longer have to painstakingly click and drag each individual target and stop loss on the chart, which can make your trading easier, especially in fast moving markets.


AlgoBox™ Button Panel

The Button Panel has built-in hotkeys for quick and efficient execution.


NinjaTrader Chart Zoom


NinjaTrader Bar Thickness

Hotkeys allow for greater efficiency during fast-paced analysis & trading.


NinjaTrader Chart Layers

You can customize your indicator objects and AlgoBars in different layer arrangements. These settings can be saved in your custom chart template.


NinjaTrader Ruler

Easily measure distances on the chart with this hotkey.


NinjaTrader Region Y


NinjaTrader Plot Executions


NinjaTrader Safe Mode


NinjaTrader Chart Trader

You can use your custom hotkeys to show or hide the Chart Trader.

Most NinjaTrader hot keys are customizable. The above infographics display NinjaTrader's current default settings and may change at any time without notice.


Logitech G300s Mouse Hotkeys

The Logitech G300s mouse offers 3 settings profiles and 6 programmable hotkeys to increase your trading proficiency.

Set up your hotkeys in Logitech's Gaming Software by matching the hotkey combos of your mouse commands with the NinjaTrader and/or AlgoBox™ hotkey combos.


Keyboard Hotkeys

The CORSAIR K57 and K55 are membrane keyboards that have 6 programmable hot keys, allowing for faster, more responsive trading.


Video Tutorial: Hot Keys Quick Start Guide


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WATCH: Vinny E. Mini teaches you various hot key secrets.
WATCH: Vinny E. Mini reveals the hot key functions for the Button Panel and more in this short compilation.
Click here to learn more about how Vinny E. Mini uses and customizes his Logitech G300s mouse.
How to ENABLE Hotkeys in NinjaTrader: CONTROL PANEL >>> TOOLS >>> OPTIONS >>> TRADING >>> Use Order Entry Hotkeys.
AlgoBox™ Position Manager features intuitive and strategically designed buttons, providing you with seamless and easy accessibility to quickly manage your stops and targets mid-trade.
Customize your hotkeys for the Position Manager in its indicator settings highlighted by arrow #1.
The AlgoBox™ Button Panel includes Bracket, Add Stop, Naked, Flatten, Half and Double.
Customize your hotkeys for the Button Panel in its indicator settings.
Select your chart and zoom in or out by holding down the CTRL + up/down arrow keys.
WATCH: How to zoom in and out of the chart holding down the CTRL + up/down arrow keys.
Customize the look of your AlgoBars by pressing/holding ALT + up/down arrow keys.
WATCH: How to customize the thickness of your AlgoBars by holding ALT and pressing the up/down arrow keys.
Select the indicator's object on the chart, hold the SHIFT key and use your mouse scroll wheel to move the indicator up or down the chart layers.
WATCH: How to customize your indicators and AlgoBars to different layer configurations. Click on the chart object to select the indicator, press & hold Shift and scroll the wheel of your mouse.
Measure from Point A to Point B on your charts with the ruler. Click once to anchor Point A, click a second time to anchor Point B, and then pull your info box where desired and click a third time to finalize the drawing.
WATCH: How to measure from Point A to Point B on your charts with the ruler hot key.
Draw a highlighted price zone easily after pressing SHIFT + F2. Most commonly used for highlighting accumulation zones or ranges.
WATCH: The SHIFT + F2 hotkey allows you to select the Region Highlight tool.
Press CTRL + E to toggle through two options of showing your past entries and exits on the chart.
WATCH: Past trade executions being toggled ON/OFF using the CTRL + E hotkey.
Having issues with NinjaTrader? Hold down CTRL and double-click the NinjaTrader icon to open NinjaTrader in Safe Mode.
The Chart Trader can be hidden, which conceals only the Chart Trader panel, while the "OFF" option hides both the Chart Trader and all trade position tags.
Navigate to the Tools menu and click on Hotkeys, then select "Chart" from the options on the left side menu. Under the Actions tab, click on "Show Chart Trader" and "Show Chart Trader (Hidden)" to add hotkeys.
Logitech G300s: Vinny E. Mini's favorite mouse for trading.
In Logitech's Gaming Software, click on the button to customize; Click the arrow & Edit, and choose or enter your hotkey combo that matches your NinjaTrader and/or AlgoBox™ hotkey combo.
CORSAIR G Keys - Hot Keys may allow for quicker and easier execution.