Thinkorswim hotkeys allow for navigating and executing tasks without a mouse. This saves a lot of time during trading sessions, especially for those who use multiple monitors. With hotkeys, you can quickly switch between charts, enter orders, and manage your positions. This feature is handy for day traders who react quickly to market movements. By memorizing the most commonly used hotkeys, you can increase efficiency and improve your overall trading experience.
If you would like to customize the keyboard shortcuts, please follow these steps:
Click on Setup, located in the top right corner of the window.
Select “Application Settings…” from the menu.
In the dialog window, choose the “Hot keys” tab.
In the “Hotkeys” dialog, you will find a list of commands categorized as General, Active Trader, WatchList, Chart, and thinkScript Editor. Each category displays a number of commands that you can create or customize shortcuts for. We will see all those categories one by one.
List of Thinkorswim Hotkeys and Keyboard Shortcuts
General
Thinkorswim Hotkeys
Action
Ctrl + H
Home Screen
Ctrl + 1
Monitor
Ctrl + 2
Trade
Ctrl + 3
Analyze
Ctrl + 4
Scan
Ctrl + 5
MarketWatch
Ctrl + 6
Charts
Ctrl + 7
Tools
Ctrl + 8
Help
Ctrl + `
Back
Ctrl + Tab
Next Tab
Ctrl + Shift + Tab
Previous Tab
Ctrl + Alt + Tab
Next Sub Tab
Ctrl + Alt+ Shift + Tab
Previous Sub Tab
Alt + 1
Sub Tab 1
Alt + 2
Sub Tab 2
Alt + 3
Sub Tab 3
Alt + 4
Sub Tab 4
Alt + 5
Sub Tab 5
Alt + 6
Sub Tab 6
Alt + 7
Sub Tab 7
Alt + 8
Sub Tab 8
Alt + 9
Sub Tab 9
Ctrl + Alt + L
Lock application
Active Trader
Thinkorswim Hotkeys
Action
Alt + [
Zoom In
Alt + ]
Zoom Out
Alt + \
Reset Zoom
Alt + F
Flat Position
Alt + R
Reverse Position
Alt + A
Auto send on/ off
Alt + B
Buy @mkt
Alt + S
Sell @mkt
Watchlist
Thinkorswim Hotkeys
Action
Ctrl + Space
Select / Unselect
Chart
Thinkorswim Hotkeys
Action
Ctrl + Z
Undo
Ctrl + Shift + Z
Redo
Space
Duplicate Drawing
Ctrl + E
Edit Studies
Ctrl + S
Settings
Ctrl + T
Time Frame Setup
Ctrl + +
Zoom In
Ctrl + –
Zoom Out
ThinkScript Editor
Thinkorswim Hotkeys
Action
Ctrl + Space
Auto Complete
Ctrl + Shift + /
Help
Ctrl + Z
Undo
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Thinkorswim have hotkeys?
Yes, Thinkorswim has hotkeys that allow users to navigate and execute tasks without a mouse.
How to place an order using hotkeys Thinkorswim?
To place an order using hotkeys in Thinkorswim, assign a hotkey to the “Buy” or “Sell” command and then use that hotkey to enter orders quickly.
Hotkey for stop order Thinkorswim.
To assign a hotkey for a stop order in Thinkorswim, go to the “Active Trader” category in the Hotkeys dialog and assign a hotkey to the “Create a Stop Order” command.
How to modify hotkeys Thinkorswim?
To modify hotkeys in Thinkorswim, follow the same steps as setting up hotkeys and then click on the command you want to change and assign a new hotkey to it.
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