Introduction: Why Hotkeys Matter in TradingView
In the fast-paced world of financial markets, every second counts. TradingView is the most powerful charting platform available, but relying solely on your mouse can slow you down.
TradingView Hotkeys (keyboard shortcuts) are your secret weapon. By learning a few simple key combinations, you can draw trendlines, zoom in, switch timeframes, and execute trades instantly, allowing you to react faster than other traders and focus more on analysis than navigation.
Ready to take your charting efficiency to the next level? Here are 15 essential hotkeys that every serious TradingView user must know.
Section 1: Hotkeys for Drawing & Analysis Tools
These shortcuts are crucial for quick chart annotation and technical analysis.
| Hotkey | Action | Function / Usage |
| Alt + T (Option + T on Mac) | Trend Line Tool | Instantly activate the trendline drawing tool. Essential for drawing support and resistance. |
| Alt + H (Option + H on Mac) | Horizontal Line Tool | Draws a perfectly straight horizontal line, commonly used to mark price levels. |
| Alt + F (Option + F on Mac) | Fibonacci Retracement | Quickly select the popular Fibonacci tool for measuring pullbacks. |
| Shift + Click | Extend Line | Hold Shift while drawing to extend a line or a ray infinitely. |
| Ctrl + Z (Cmd + Z on Mac) | Undo | The universal shortcut. Use this to quickly undo your last drawing action. |
Pro Tip: By pressing Alt + T instead of navigating the drawing toolbar, you save valuable seconds when a price move demands immediate action.
Section 2: Hotkeys for Chart View & Navigation
Control how you view the chart without touching the bottom panel or settings.
| Hotkey | Action | Function / Usage |
| + (Plus key) | Zoom In | Zoom into the chart (closer to the current time and price). |
| – (Minus key) | Zoom Out | Zoom out of the chart (view more historical data). |
| Alt + L (Option + L on Mac) | Toggle Log Scale | Quickly switch between linear and logarithmic price scales. |
| Ctrl + S (Cmd + S on Mac) | Take Screenshot | Captures the chart view, making it easy to share your analysis instantly. |
| Arrow Keys | Scroll Chart | Use the Left/Right arrows to scroll the chart history one bar at a time. |
Section 3: Hotkeys for Timeframes & Objects
Changing timeframes and managing objects are core daily tasks for any trader.
| Hotkey | Action | Function / Usage |
| Ctrl + Enter (Cmd + Enter on Mac) | Open Order Panel | Brings up the trading order dialog box, perfect for fast order placement. |
| Ctrl + C / Ctrl + V | Copy/Paste Drawings | Copies and pastes selected drawing objects. Great for duplicating support/resistance lines. |
| Delete | Delete Selected Object | Remove a selected drawing, indicator, or object from the chart. |
| Number Keys (1, 5, 15, 60, etc.) | Quick Timeframe Change | Type a number (e.g.,
5
for 5 minutes,
1
for 1 minute,
60
for 1 hour) and hit Enter to switch timeframes instantly. |
| Shift + / | Open Command Palette | Opens a search bar where you can type any command or tool name. A powerful shortcut for everything else! |
Conclusion: Trade Smarter, Not Harder
Incorporating these 15 essential TradingView hotkeys into your daily routine will drastically reduce the time you spend clicking around and increase the time you spend analyzing market structure.
By becoming proficient with these shortcuts, you are not just saving time; you are improving your execution speed and ultimately, your trading performance.