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The increment (step size) between the labels is optimized dynamically to aid in the visual assessment of time stamp data.
The values on the scale are specific to the resolution of the chart. The scale represents the data range, within which the chart is plotted. To determine the time value of a point on a chart, the horizontal position of the point is referenced to a value on the Time Scale. Chart's Bar Spacing, Right MarginChart Shift, and Empty Periods settings affect the span of the scale displayed.
Bar Spacing and Right Margin Chart Shift can be set, and Empty Periods displayed or hidden. Time scale Line and Label styles can be selected, or Time Scale and Labels can be hidden completely.
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The chart's bar spacing can also be changed by one of the following methods:
* Click the '''Increase Bar Spacing''' http[[File://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/22_Increase_Bar_SpacingChanging_Bar_Spacing_increase_new.png ]] or the '''Decrease Bar Spacing''' http[[File://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/21_Decrease_Bar_SpacingChanging Bar Spacing decrease new.png ]] icon on the '''Control''' toolbar; or:
* Use '''Ctrl + Plus''' and '''Ctrl + Minus''' hotkey combinations; the numeric pad keys as well as the regular keyboard keys can be used; or:
* Select '''Format''' in the main menu and click '''Increase Bar Spacing''' or '''Decrease Bar Spacing'''.
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== Setting Right Margin Chart Shift==
Studies that visualize the predicted price movement require a Right Margin Chart Shift on the chart.
# Open the '''Format Window''' window.<br><span>{{FormatWindow}}</span>
# Select the '''X - Time Scale''' tab.
# In the '''Settings''' section, in the '''Right MarginChart Shift''' text box, enter the right marginChart Shift, in barsor percentage. Click the '''Bars / %''' button to switch beetween bars and percentage.
<div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">Tip: To use these appearance settings for all new charts, check '''Use as Default''' check box.</div>
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== Display of Empty Periods ==