# Chart Labeler

AlgoBox™ Chart Labeler automatically labels and displays the instrument symbol currently shown on the chart, providing clear and immediate identification. 

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FadFg9M9jfy0J6TsCv8Dt%2FGitbook%20-%20Chart%20Labeler.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ffe7ac67-6f31-4a4c-9098-e9c3c7967761" alt=""><figcaption><p>AlgoBox™ Chart Labeler displays the instrument currently shown on the chart, making it easier for you to quickly identify which instrument is on each chart.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Example Of The Chart Labeler On Different Instruments

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FD8ihJC14kD61LFqp73Wb%2Fchart%20labeller%20GIF%201.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=b3b4a8c0-a279-42f9-8ab9-695f75e6eef9" alt=""><figcaption><p>AlgoBox™ Chart Labeler clearly displays the instrument currently selected on your chart.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Chart Labeler Settings

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FZdvgvnDY1h1uGNrFzSqI%2FGitbook%20-%20Chart%20Labeler.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=5a861fe2-075f-4f1e-9bcf-6eae61531f94" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Chart Labeler offers a variety of customizable settings, allowing you to adjust them according to your preferences. Default AlgoBox™ settings are shown.</p></figcaption></figure>

### 1. Chart Label Properties

<mark style="color:yellow;">Location:</mark> You can customize the location of the chart Instrument label displayed on the chart to suit your preferences.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Font:</mark> You can customize the font of the Chart label displayed on the chart. By default, this is set to Agency FB.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Color:</mark> You can customize the color of the Chart Labeler displayed on the chart to match your preferences.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Transparency:</mark> You can adjust the visibility of the Chart Labeler on the chart, increasing or decreasing its prominence as needed.

### 2. Data Series

Displays the current chart instrument, contract date and configurations applied.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Input Series:</mark> This setting determines which chart the indicator is displayed on, linking the indicator to the selected chart data.

### 3. Setup

Allows you to add a label, set the maximum bars to look back, and configure calculations based On Price Change, On Bar Close, or On Each Tick.

<mark style="color:yellow;">On Price Change:</mark> Updates the indicator only when there is a change in the instrument's price.

<mark style="color:yellow;">On Bar Close:</mark> Updates whenever a new bar closes, recalculating based on the finalized bar data to reflect the latest market conditions and changes in trends. Be mindful of whether you are using AlgoBars or range bars. This is the default setting for this indicator.

<mark style="color:yellow;">On Each Tick:</mark> Updates with every price change or tick in the market, providing real-time adjustments and reflecting the most current data. This setting increases CPU processing load.

### 4. Visual

Allows you to customize button colors, adjust the button placement, and modify the font type and size to suit your preferences. The Visual Settings shown are default settings which usually do not need to be changed unless specified in release notes or instructional video, live stream or on Discord etc. Auto scale is recommended to be unchecked.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Auto Scale:</mark> Automatically adjusts the indicator’s scale to fit within the chart’s price axis, ensuring it’s properly visible without manual adjustments.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Displacement:</mark> Shifts the indicator's plot forward or backward on the time axis. This setting is useful for aligning the indicator with price bars or other chart elements, especially in cases where you want to visualize future or past data relative to the current price.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Display in Data Box:</mark> Determines whether the values are shown in the Data Box, which is an on-screen display that provides detailed information about the current values when you hover over or click on the chart.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Panel:</mark> Specifies which panel or sub-panel the indicator is displayed in on the chart. Indicators can be placed in separate panels above or below the main price chart, allowing for organized and uncluttered visualization of multiple indicators.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Price Markers:</mark> Controls the display of markers or symbols on the price axis associated with the indicator's values. This setting helps highlight specific price levels or events directly on the price chart for better visibility and analysis.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Scale Justification:</mark> Determines where the indicator is positioned on the price scale, such as to the right or left side of the chart.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Visible:</mark> Toggles the overall visibility of the indicator, allowing you to hide or show it on the chart as needed.

{% hint style="warning" %} <mark style="color:yellow;">All settings displayed in the settings image are the current default configurations provided by NinjaTrader and/or the AlgoBox™ Pro software, and may change at any time in future software updates without notice.</mark>
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