02-02-2025, 09:22 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-02-2025, 09:28 AM by Forum Admin.)
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How would you like to get going?
The charts are super powerful, and we know there’s a lot to understand. So, we’ve written up a few key basics to help you start your journey.
Where do I start?
The default or last symbol you opened will be displayed when you open a chart. To change, click or start typing the symbol/company name.
![[Image: welcome_funnel2023_01.png]](https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_Nbdr9FzPG8DTH21PsZGQFnZ9wpFo4WwEHBLbQuUSgcgcKxIkusp_um44d14c4wVi7iLYzKTNyq63xy-3BSm0B9e4ignxJiUwH2ireSTf0YsLb7zkOmjfT7xg8GPLbLdyywk7w=s0-d-e1-ft#https://mpics.tradingview.com/pics/welcome%20funnel/welcome_funnel2023_01.png)
The chart also defaults to a daily candlestick layout. The tabs along the top allow you to adjust your timeframe and choose from 17 chart types.
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You can overlay indicators or fundamental data using the tab at the top and get explanations for each via the question mark next to their names on the menu screen.
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Lastly, start playing with the side navigation to add trendlines, shapes, and text to annotate your charts.
![[Image: welcome_funnel2023_04.png]](https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NYjZh8HLOyKd9GP4tqyzDXBvQjxziowGs8vqpyIVxecDC_pw0JgkFuAAEGbOl_qdLzxgDKUbCmfaClg2PZucdqfjIbdxYukAcRV9fQzw0xyDG_cMfLNq-p_oQuqEmY9bc7-cg=s0-d-e1-ft#https://mpics.tradingview.com/pics/welcome%20funnel/welcome_funnel2023_04.png)
That’s it for now. But this is just the tip of the iceberg, and the best way to get proficient is to click around and explore all our features.
Remember that you can also gather tips, help, and information from our friendly user community.
Would you be ready to explore?
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