TradingView Cheat Sheet: Shortcuts, Alerts, Indicators & Workflow
A practical TradingView quick-reference page for beginners and active users. Find useful keyboard shortcuts, chart actions, alert workflows, drawing tools, indicator categories, Pine Editor commands, plan guidance, and deeper ChartWiseHub guides in one clean place.
What is the best way to use this TradingView cheat sheet?
Use this page as a fast reference. If you need a shortcut, open the shortcut library below. If you are building your first TradingView setup, start with the workflow section. If you want a deeper explanation, follow the links into the full ChartWiseHub tutorials.
New to TradingView?
Start with symbols, timeframes, layouts, watchlists, indicators, alerts, and one clean chart routine.
Looking for shortcuts?
Jump into chart navigation, drawing tools, watchlists, Pine Editor shortcuts, trading shortcuts, and alerts.
Choosing indicators?
Think in categories: trend, momentum, volume, volatility, levels, and risk context.
Hitting platform limits?
Check whether your real bottleneck is alerts, charts, indicators, layouts, Bar Replay, or data access.
TradingView keyboard shortcuts
Use these dropdowns as a clean TradingView shortcut library. Shortcuts can vary by operating system, feature area, browser, and platform context, so verify edge cases with TradingView’s official shortcut list when accuracy matters.
Most useful TradingView shortcuts to learn first
- Quick searchCtrl / CmdK
- Open indicators/
- Load chart layout.
- Save chart layoutCtrl / CmdS
- Change symbolStart typing
- Change intervalNumber key,
- Add alertAlt / OptionA
- TrendlineAlt / OptionT
- Horizontal lineAlt / OptionH
- Vertical lineAlt / OptionV
- Fib retracementAlt / OptionF
- Reset chart viewAlt / OptionR
Quick search, symbols, intervals and chart navigation
- Quick searchCtrl / CmdK
- Open indicators/
- Open data windowAlt / OptionD
- Load chart layout.
- Save chart layoutCtrl / CmdS
- Change symbolStart typing
- Change intervalNumber key,
- Switch between sessionsAlt / OptionShiftE
- Move chart 1 bar left←
- Move chart 1 bar right→
- Zoom inCtrl / Cmd↑
- Zoom outCtrl / Cmd↓
- Move chart left/rightShiftMouse wheel
- Focused zoomCtrl / CmdMouse wheel
- Move further leftAlt / Option←
- Move further rightAlt / Option→
- Move to first barAlt / OptionShift←
- Move to last barAlt / OptionShift→
- UndoCtrl / CmdZ
- RedoCtrl / CmdY
- Go to dateAlt / OptionG
- Reset chart viewAlt / OptionR
- Fullscreen modeShiftF
Multi-chart layouts, panes, Bar Replay, images and scale
- Switch between charts in multi-chart layoutTabShiftTab
- Toggle maximize chartAlt / OptionEnterAlt / OptionClick
- Toggle maximize paneDouble-click
- Toggle collapse paneCtrl / CmdDouble-click
- Reset layout gridDouble-click
- Adjust multiple charts’ edgesShiftDrag
- Replay play/pauseShift↓
- Replay step forwardShift→
- Save chart imageAlt / OptionCtrl / CmdS
- Copy chart imageShiftCtrl / CmdS
- Copy link to chart imageAlt / OptionS
- Invert series scaleAlt / OptionI
- Logarithmic series scale on/offAlt / OptionL
- Percent series scale on/offAlt / OptionP
Drawing tools, objects and chart annotations
- Draw with demonstration cursorHold Alt / OptionDraw
- Partially eraseCtrl / CmdEraser
- Gann box fixed incrementsHold Shift
- Measure toolHold ShiftClick
- Copy selected objectCtrl / CmdC
- Paste objectCtrl / CmdV
- Remove objectDeleteBackspaceMouse wheel click
- Temporary magnet mode on/offCtrl / CmdMove point
- Hide all drawingsCtrl / CmdAlt / OptionH
- Clone a drawingCtrl / CmdDrag
- Drawing multiselectHold Ctrl / CmdClick
- Move drawing horizontally or verticallyDragShift
- Move selected drawing left/right/up/downArrow keys
- TrendlineAlt / OptionT
- Horizontal lineAlt / OptionH
- Horizontal rayAlt / OptionJ
- Vertical lineAlt / OptionV
- Cross lineAlt / OptionC
- Fib retracementAlt / OptionF
- RectangleShiftAlt / OptionR
- SquareRectangleShift
- CircleEllipseShift
- 45° angle or horizontal lineTrendline/channelShift
- Switch cells in table drawingTabShiftTab
Watchlists and symbols
- Add symbol to active watchlistAlt / OptionW
- Add symbol to watchlistCtrl / CmdAlt / OptionW
- Change watchlistShiftW
- Next symbol↓Space
- Previous symbol↑ShiftSpace
- Flag or unflag symbolAlt / OptionEnter
- Select all symbolsCtrl / CmdA
- Select next symbolShift↓
- Select previous symbolShift↑
Screeners
- Create new screenShiftN
- Save screenCtrl / CmdS
- Load screen.
- Add new filterShiftF
- Add new columnShiftC
- Expand/collapse headerShiftH
- UndoCtrl / CmdZ
- RedoCtrl / CmdY
Pine Editor — general commands
- Add to chart / update on chartCtrl / CmdEnter
- New indicatorCtrl / CmdKCtrl / CmdI
- New strategyCtrl / CmdKCtrl / CmdS
- New tabShiftAlt / OptionT
- New windowShiftAlt / OptionW
- Open Pine Script referenceCtrl / CmdClick
- Open scriptCtrl / CmdO
- Save scriptCtrl / CmdS
- Show Command PaletteF1
- Show Command Palette aliasShiftCtrl / CmdP
- Toggle consoleControl`
Pine Editor — basic editing
- Add line commentCtrl / CmdKCtrl / CmdC
- Remove line commentCtrl / CmdKCtrl / CmdU
- Toggle line commentControl/
- Toggle line comment aliasCtrl / CmdNumPad /
- Copy line or selected textCtrl / CmdC
- Cut line or selected textCtrl / CmdX
- Copy line up/downShiftAlt / Option↑ / ↓
- Move line up/downAlt / Option↑ / ↓
- Delete lineCtrl / CmdShiftK
- Delete all rightAlt / OptionDelete
- Fold/unfold all inner blocksCtrl / CmdKCtrl / Cmd[ / ]
- Fold/unfold blockCtrl / CmdAlt / Option[ / ]
- Unfold all blocksCtrl / CmdKCtrl / CmdJ
- Go to beginning/end of fileCtrl / Cmd↑ / ↓
- Go to beginning/end of lineHomeEnd
- Indent/outdent lineCtrl / Cmd] / [
- Insert line aboveCtrl / CmdShiftEnter
- Jump to matching bracketCtrl / CmdShift\
- RedoCtrl / CmdShiftZ
- UndoCtrl / CmdZ
- Scroll page up/downCtrl / CmdPgUp / PgDn
Pine Editor — navigation, search and multi-cursor
- Go to lineControlG
- FindCtrl / CmdF
- Find next / previousCtrl / CmdGShiftCtrl / CmdG
- ReplaceAlt / OptionCtrl / CmdF
- Add selection to next matchCtrl / CmdD
- Move last selection to next matchCtrl / CmdKCtrl / CmdD
- Select all occurrences of find matchAlt / OptionEnter
- Column selectionShiftAlt / OptionDrag
- Column selection with arrowsShiftAlt / OptionCtrl / CmdArrow
- Column selection up/downShiftAlt / OptionCtrl / CmdPgUp / PgDn
- Expand selectionShiftControlCtrl / Cmd→
- Shrink selectionControlShiftCtrl / Cmd←
- Insert cursorAlt / OptionClick
- Insert cursor above/belowAlt / OptionCtrl / Cmd↑ / ↓
- Insert cursor at end of selected linesShiftAlt / OptionI
- Select all occurrences of current selectionShiftCtrl / CmdL
- Select all occurrences of current wordCtrl / CmdF2
- Select current lineCtrl / CmdL
- Undo last cursor operationCtrl / CmdU
Pine Editor — suggestions and language helpers
- Trigger parameter hintsCtrl / CmdShiftSpace
- Trigger suggestControlSpaceCtrl / CmdI
- Trigger suggest aliasAlt / OptionSpace
- Trim trailing whitespaceCtrl / CmdKCtrl / CmdX
Trading panel and DOM shortcuts
- Open/close Order PanelShiftT
- Place market order to buyShiftB
- Place market order to sellShiftS
- Place limit order to buyShiftAlt / OptionB
- Place limit order to sellShiftAlt / OptionS
- Drag entire trading groupShiftDrag
- Show plus button on cursorAlt / OptionCtrl / Cmd
- Open/close DOMShiftD
- Place limit order in DOMClick DOM cell
- Place stop order in DOMCtrl / CmdClick DOM cell
Alerts and events
- Add alertAlt / OptionA
- Open Edit Alert dialogDouble-click
- Save changes in Edit Alert dialogCtrl / CmdEnter
- Next alert/event↓Space
- Previous alert/event↑ShiftSpace
- Select alert/eventCtrl / CmdClick
- Select all alerts/eventsCtrl / CmdA
- Select next alert/eventShift↓
- Select previous alert/eventShift↑
- Remove alert without confirmationShiftBackspaceShiftDelete
Shortcut note: TradingView shortcuts may differ by operating system and context. In general, Windows/Linux shortcuts often use Ctrl and Alt, while macOS workflows often use Command and Option. If a shortcut does not work, check whether your cursor is focused on the chart, watchlist, Pine Editor, screener, order panel or alert dialog.
TradingView workflow cheat sheet
The best TradingView setup is not the most complicated one. It is the one that helps you answer a clear question faster: what is happening, what matters, what would make you act, and what risk is involved?
Choose the symbol and market
Start with one symbol and one clear market. Do not open five tabs before you know what question you are trying to answer.
- Stock, crypto, forex, ETF or index
- Check the exchange or feed if data looks unusual
- Use your watchlist to keep related symbols together
Set timeframe and structure
Choose the timeframe that matches your decision. A long-term investor and a day trader should not build the same chart.
- Higher timeframe for context
- Lower timeframe for timing
- One clean main chart layout
Add only useful indicators
Every indicator should have a job. Too many tools usually make the chart harder to read, not more professional.
- Trend: direction and structure
- Momentum: strength and exhaustion
- Volume: participation and confirmation
Create alerts where decisions happen
Alerts are most useful when they reduce screen-watching. Set them at levels or conditions that would actually make you act.
Open alerts guideUse paper trading or a plan
Before real money, test whether your setup gives repeatable decisions. A clean plan is more useful than another random indicator.
Paper trading challengeReview and simplify
The best TradingView setup is usually the one you can understand quickly. Remove tools that do not change your decisions.
Workflow toolsTradingView alerts cheat sheet
Alerts are where TradingView becomes more than a charting tool. A good alert reduces screen-watching and connects a market condition to a clear next action.
Use for key levels
Price alerts are useful when a symbol reaches, crosses, exceeds, or falls below a level that matters to your setup.
- Support or resistance
- Breakout level
- Invalidation level
Use for indicator conditions
Technical alerts are useful when the trigger comes from an indicator, drawing tool, chart pattern, strategy or custom condition.
- Moving average cross
- RSI zone
- Custom Pine condition
Use for groups of symbols
Watchlist alerts are useful when you want to monitor a set of symbols with the same condition instead of creating each one manually.
- Sector watchlist
- Crypto watchlist
- Forex pair list
Only create alerts where you already know what you will do
A good alert should not create confusion. Before you set it, define the next action: review, ignore, add to watchlist, paper trade, reduce risk, or create a trade plan.
TradingView indicator cheat sheet
Do not pick indicators by popularity alone. Pick them by job. A clean indicator stack usually combines context, timing and confirmation without turning the chart into noise.
Direction and structure
Use trend tools when your main question is whether the market is moving up, down, or sideways.
- Moving averages
- Ichimoku Cloud
- Trendlines
Strength and exhaustion
Use momentum tools when your question is whether a move has strength or may be stretched.
- RSI
- MACD
- CCI
Range and expansion
Use volatility tools when your question is whether the market is compressing, expanding or moving unusually.
- Bollinger Bands
- ATR
- Volatility channels
Participation and confirmation
Use volume tools when your question is whether a move has enough participation behind it.
- Volume bars
- Volume profile
- OBV-style tools
The best indicator setup is usually one you can explain in one sentence
Example: “I use one trend tool for direction, one momentum tool for timing, and one volume tool for confirmation.” That is easier to improve than a chart full of overlapping signals.
TradingView plan cheat sheet
The right plan is not about looking professional. It is about removing the limits that actually slow your workflow down.
Best for learning
Use Free when you are still learning the interface, testing simple chart setups and deciding whether TradingView fits you.
Best first upgrade
Use Essential when the free plan starts feeling cramped but you do not yet need a heavy multi-chart workflow.
Best value for many active users
Use Plus when alerts, indicators and chart space become part of your weekly process.
Best for heavy workflows
Use Premium or Ultimate when TradingView is a main workspace and you consistently need higher ceilings.
Upgrade only when a real limit is slowing down your workflow
More features are not automatically better. The best plan is the lowest plan that gives you enough charts, alerts, indicators, layouts, replay access and workflow space for the way you actually use TradingView.
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TradingView cheat sheet: what to use for each task
Use this quick table when you know what you want to do, but not which TradingView feature or ChartWiseHub guide to open next.
| Task | Use in TradingView | Best next ChartWiseHub page |
|---|---|---|
| Learn the platform | Symbols, layouts, watchlists, drawing tools and basic chart navigation | How to Use TradingView |
| Chart faster | Keyboard shortcuts, quick search, drawing hotkeys and layout shortcuts | Shortcut Library |
| Reduce screen-watching | Price alerts, technical alerts, watchlist alerts and alert management | TradingView Alerts Guide |
| Choose indicators | Trend, momentum, volume, volatility and level-based tools | Technical Indicators Hub |
| Test ideas safely | Paper trading, replay, journaling and structured practice | Paper Trading Challenge |
| Choose a plan | Plan limits, alerts, charts per layout, indicators and replay access | TradingView Pricing |
Where to go next on ChartWiseHub
Use this map to move from quick reference into the right deeper guide, tool or hub.
TradingView Tutorials
Best for step-by-step platform guides, beginner workflows and practical feature explanations.
Browse tutorialsTradingView Workflow Tools
Best for turning chart ideas into structured practice, planning and risk-aware decision-making.
Open workflow toolsLive Market Dashboard
Best for checking live market context before moving into a TradingView chart or deeper guide.
Open dashboardTechnical Indicators Hub
Best for learning what different indicator categories do and how to choose tools with purpose.
Open indicators hubFree Trading Tools
Best for position sizing, risk/reward, profit targets, stop-loss planning and practical trading math.
Open free toolsGuide Library
Best for browsing ChartWiseHub resources when you do not know which guide to open first.
Open guide libraryThree simple TradingView setups you can build from this cheat sheet
These are not trading signals. They are simple platform workflows that help beginners use TradingView with more structure.
Clean beginner chart
- One symbol
- One main timeframe
- One trend tool
- One momentum tool
- One alert near a decision level
Swing-trading watchlist workflow
- Build a focused watchlist
- Review higher timeframe structure
- Mark key levels
- Set alerts instead of watching all day
- Use a trade plan before acting
Indicator-learning workflow
- Pick one indicator category
- Test it on different market types
- Write what it helps you see
- Remove overlapping tools
- Save only useful layouts
TradingView Cheat Sheet FAQ
Quick answers for readers using this page as a TradingView reference.
What is this TradingView cheat sheet for?
This cheat sheet is a quick-reference page for TradingView workflow, shortcuts, alerts, indicators, plan decisions and deeper ChartWiseHub resources.
Where can I find the full TradingView shortcut list?
Use TradingView’s official keyboard shortcuts page for the complete current hotkey list. This page organizes useful shortcut categories into a more readable workflow reference format.
Are TradingView shortcuts the same on Windows and Mac?
Not always. TradingView shortcuts can vary by operating system and interface area. Windows and Linux workflows often use Ctrl and Alt, while macOS workflows often use Command and Option.
Which TradingView shortcuts should beginners learn first?
Start with quick search, indicators, add alert, horizontal line, watchlist navigation, chart zoom, and saving layouts. These shortcuts reduce the most common beginner friction.
Which TradingView indicators should beginners start with?
Beginners should usually start with one trend tool, one momentum tool and one volume or volatility tool. The goal is to understand what each tool does instead of adding many indicators at once.
When should I upgrade my TradingView plan?
Upgrade when a real limit is slowing down your workflow: alerts, charts per layout, indicators per chart, historical bars, Bar Replay, saved layouts, or other features you actually use.
Practical TradingView guides, tools and cheat sheets in one place
ChartWiseHub helps traders and investors understand TradingView with clear tutorials, plan comparisons, workflow tools and beginner-friendly references. Use this cheat sheet as your quick map, then move into the deeper guide when you need more detail.