Text Tool

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The Text tool enables you to type text on the Chart.

Adding Text to a Chart:
1. Select the Text tool button in the Notation Toolbar.
2. Click on the chart where you would like to place the upper left corner of the text box, continue holding down the mouse button and drag to the lower right corner position. Release the mouse to place the box.
3. Once the text box is drawn the Text Tool Options window will open. (see screenshot below)
4. The Text Tool Options window allows you to enter the text, set the Font, Size, Position, Color, and Style of the text. Also, you can select a border and background for the text box.
5. Click on "OK" when finished and the text will be placed on your chart.

Text Tool Options Window in Track 'n Trade Pro:


Moving Text on the Chart:
1. Click to select the text box and continue holding down the mouse button while dragging the text to the new location.
2. Release the mouse button to place.

Deleting Text:

1. Click to select the text box and then press the Del(Delete) key on your keyboard.
2. Or, right-click the text and select "Delete" from the menu.

Changing Properties of the Text:
1. Right-click to view the properties menu.
2. Select "Settings" to view the text tool options.
3. Make changes to color, font, size, and style then click on "OK" to close window.

Changing Text Placement on Chart:

1. Right click to view the properties menu.
2. Select "Send to Back" to change the layer of the drawing. This option is used when more than one drawing is in the same area of the chart and you need to access the drawing under the text.

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