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The '''Price Scale''' is located on the left and/or the right side of the chart | The '''Price Scale''' is located on the left and/or the right side of the chart and consists of a vertical line with marks indicating values and identified by '''Labels'''. | ||
The values on the scale are specific to the symbol or indicator plotted on the chart. | The values on the scale are specific to the symbol or indicator plotted on the chart. | ||
The scale represents the value range | The scale represents the value range within which the chart is plotted. To determine the value of a point on a chart the vertical position of the point is referenced to a value on the Price Scale. | ||
The Range of the Price Scale and the chart's top and bottom [[Margins|Margins]] can be set. | The Range of the Price Scale and the chart's top and bottom [[Margins|Margins]] can be set. | ||
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To automatically expand the range of the price scale so that it will capture all parts of the indicator: | To automatically expand the range of the price scale so that it will capture all parts of the indicator: | ||
# Open the '''Format | # Open the '''Format Instruments''' window.<br><span>{{FormatSymbol}}</span> | ||
# Select the '''Scaling''' tab. | # Select the '''Scaling''' tab. | ||
# In the '''General''' section, select '''Expand Scale to Indicators'''. | # In the '''General''' section, select '''Expand Scale to Indicators'''. | ||
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When two or more data series exist in the same subchart, it is possible to overlay the data series: | When two or more data series exist in the same subchart, it is possible to overlay the data series: | ||
# Open the '''Format | # Open the '''Format Instruments''' window.<br><span>{{FormatSymbol}}</span> | ||
# Select the '''Scaling''' tab. | # Select the '''Scaling''' tab. | ||
# In the '''General''' section, select '''Overlay Data Series'''. | # In the '''General''' section, select '''Overlay Data Series'''. |