Chart Settings Deep Dive
Symbol customization, status line, scales, canvas, and visual configuration.
TradingView's Chart Settings provide granular control over every visual and functional aspect of your chart. From candlestick colors to logarithmic scales, understanding these settings unlocks a fully personalized trading workspace.
Access Chart Settings by clicking the gear icon on the chart or right-clicking and selecting 'Settings'.
Chart Settings — 5 Configuration Areas
The settings dialog is organized into five tabs, each controlling a different dimension of your chart experience.
Symbol Settings
- Candlestick body, border, wick colors
- Bullish/bearish color customization
- Pre/post-market data toggle
Status Line
- OHLC values display toggle
- Volume and change percentage
- Real-time indicator readings
Scales & Price Axis
- Linear vs Logarithmic scale
- Auto-scaling vs fixed range
- Percentage scale mode
Canvas & Appearance
- Background color or gradient
- Grid opacity and style
- Crosshair and watermark settings
Timezone & Sessions
- Set to Asia/Kolkata (GMT+5:30)
- Extended hours visibility toggle
- Session separators and breaks
Symbol Settings — Color Your Data
The Symbol tab controls how price data is rendered. Customize body, border, and wick colors for both bullish and bearish candles independently.
You can also configure OHLC data presentation, pre/post-market data display, and session gap rendering — essential for Indian market traders who need to distinguish regular hours from pre-open sessions.
Snapshot & Takeaways
Status Line — Your Quick Reference
The Status Line is the information bar at the top of the chart showing the current symbol, OHLC values, volume, and change percentage.
Snapshot & Takeaways
Scales — Linear vs. Logarithmic
The Scales settings control how the price axis behaves. Linear (Regular) scale shows equal price increments, while Logarithmic scale shows equal percentage increments.
Log scale is essential for analyzing stocks with large percentage moves over time — a move from ₹100 to ₹200 (100% gain) will appear the same height as ₹200 to ₹400 (another 100% gain).
Professional Tip
Always use Logarithmic scale when analyzing long-term weekly or monthly charts. This gives you a true perspective of percentage moves — essential for identifying multi-year trends in Indian blue chips.
Canvas & Appearance
The Canvas settings control the chart's background, gridlines, and visual elements. Set a solid background or gradient, adjust grid opacity, and toggle visual aids.
The Appearance tab also lets you configure crosshair style, watermarks, and the overall theme of the chart area.
Timezone & Sessions — Critical for Indian Markets
Configure the timezone displayed on your chart's time axis. For Indian markets, set your timezone to Asia/Kolkata (GMT+5:30).
Session settings define which trading hours are visible — toggle extended hours (pre-market 9:00-9:15 AM and post-market sessions) on or off.
Correct timezone configuration is essential — a misaligned timezone can lead to incorrect session analysis and missed trading windows.
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Written By
Rohit Singh
Mr. Chartist
With 14+ years of experience in Indian financial markets, Rohit Singh (Mr. Chartist) is a SEBI Registered Research Analyst, Amazon #1 bestselling author, and the founder of Investology — a premium trading ecosystem trusted by a 1.5 Lakh+ strong community across India.
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