Hotkeys

NinjaTrader 8 Desktop Version

NinjaTrader 8 offers a vast amount of functionality for hotkeys to make trading potentially easier and faster. Below are some of the default NinjaTrader 8 hotkey combos most commonly used by AlgoBox™ members:

NinjaTrader Chart Zoom

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.

NinjaTrader Bar Thickness

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

Customize the look of your AlgoBars by holding down ALT + up/down arrow keys.

Watch: How to customize the look of your AlgoBars by holding down ALT + up/down arrow keys.

NinjaTrader Chart Layers

You can customize your indicators and AlgoBars in different layers. 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 in different layers by clicking on the chart object to select the indicator, press & hold Shift and roll the scroll wheel on your mouse.

NinjaTrader Ruler

Measure from Point A to Point B on your charts with this handy hot key. Click once to anchor Point A, click a 2nd time to anchor Point B, and then pull your info box where desired and click a 3rd time to finalize the drawing.

Watch: How to Measure from Point A to Point B on your charts the ruler hot key.

NinjaTrader Region Y

Draw a highlighted price zone easily after pressing SHIFT + F2. Most commonly used for highlighting accumulation zones (ranges).

Watch: How the SHIFT + F2 hotkey selects the Region highlight tool.

NinjaTrader Plot Executions

Press CTRL + E to toggle through 2 options of showing your past entries and exits on the chart.

NinjaTrader Safe Mode

Having issues with NinjaTrader? Hold down CTRL and double-click the NinjaTrader icon to open NinjaTrader in Safe Mode.

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

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Video Tutorial: Hot Keys Quick Start Guide

WATCH: Vinny E. Mini teaches you various hot key secrets.

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