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Hot keys (accelerating keys) are keys and their combination’s that allow you to execute various commands fast and without the use of menus or toolbars. Here is a lit of some very useful hot keys for the MT4 platform:

• Left Arrow — chart scrolling to the left;
• Right Arrow — chart scrolling to the right;
• Up Arrow — fast chart scrolling to the left or, if the scale is defined, chart scrolling up;
• Down Arrow — fast chart scrolling to the right or, if the scale is defined, chart scrolling down;
• Page Up — fast chart scrolling to the left;
• Page Down — fast chart scrolling to the right;
• Home — move the chart to the start point;
• End — move the chart to the end point;
• “-” — chart zoom out;
• “+” — chart zoom in;
• Delete — delete all selected graphical objects;
• Backspace — delete the latest objects imposed into the chart window;
• Esc — close the dialog window;
• F8 — call the chart Properties window;
• F9 — call the “New Order” window;
• F11 — enlarge and minimize the chart window;
• Ctrl+B — call the “Objects List” window;
• Ctrl+F — enable “Crosshair”;
• Ctrl+G — show/hide grid;
• Ctrl+I — call the “Indicators List” window;
• Ctrl+P — print the chart;
• Ctrl+Y— show/hide period separators;
• Ctrl+Z — undo an object deletion;

Source: www.alansforexblog.com

Frequently used indicators, scripts, experts and accounts can be added to the “Favorites” group to enable faster access.

To add indicators, scripts, experts or accounts, click with the right mouse button on the name of the indicator, script, expert or account and select “Add to favorites”.

The listed items will be then available in the “Favorites” tab of the “Navigator” window.

Source: http://www.metatraderglobal.com/470/metatrader-tips-favorites-group/