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-====== StockChartsACP ​ChartStyles ​======+====== StockChartsACP ​Chart Templates ​======
  
-===== Overview =====+===== Overview ​of StockChartsACP Chart Templates=====
  
-StockChartsACP ​ChartStyles ​are collections of chart settings that can be used as "​templates"​ for creating or updating StockChartsACP charts at a later date. A ChartStyle ​contains all the settings for a chart: period, date range, chart type, color schemes, overlays, indicators, and more. The ChartStyle ​includes everything except the chart'​s main ticker symbol.+StockChartsACP ​Chart Templates ​are collections of chart settings that can be used as "​templates"​ for creating or updating StockChartsACP charts at a later date. A Chart Template ​contains all the settings for a chart: period, date range, chart type, color schemes, overlays, indicators, and more. The template ​includes everything except the chart'​s main ticker symbol.
  
-Saving ​all these settings in one ChartStyle ​can speed up your chart creation process. If you find yourself configuring the same settings ​over and over again for specific kind of chart (whether ​you'​re ​charting a mutual fund or looking at intraday price action), consider saving ​those settings as a ChartStyle. In the future, you can apply all those settings to a chart with a single click.+Saving these settings in one template ​can speed up your chart creation process. If you find yourself configuring the same settings ​each time you bring up a chartwhether charting a mutual fund or looking at intraday price action—you could save those settings as a Chart Template. In the future, you can apply all those settings to a chart with a single click.
  
-StockCharts members can save up to 50 different ​ChartStyles ​in their account, ready to be applied to any ticker symbol. In addition, members can designate a Default ​ChartStyle ​which will be used whenever you create a brand-new chart from a ticker symbol.+StockCharts members can save up to 50 different ​Chart Templates ​in their account, ready to be applied to any ticker symbol. In addition, members can designate a Default ​Chart Template ​which will be used whenever you create a new chart from a ticker symbol.
  
 +==== Predefined StockChartsACP Chart Templates ====
  
-==== Predefined StockChartsACP ChartStyles ====+Most Chart Templates are custom templates created by you, but StockCharts also offers a variety of predefined styles for your use. These sample chart templates have been optimized for different trading strategies, chart timeframes, and trading styles. We also offer the templates of some of your favorite charting experts.
  
-Most ChartStyles are custom templates created by you, but StockCharts also offers a variety of predefined styles for your use. These sample ChartStyles have been optimized for different trading strategies, chart timeframes, and trading styles. We also offer the ChartStyles of some of your favorite charting experts.+These predefined styles ​can be used as-is or serve as a starting point for creating ​your own custom templates.
  
-These predefined styles can be used as-is or serve as a starting point for creating your own custom ChartStyles. 
  
 +===== Applying Chart Templates in StockChartsACP =====
  
-===== Applying ChartStyles ​in StockChartsACP =====+To access predefined and custom chart templates, click on the Chart Templates icon in the Chart Design menu on the left. 
  
-To access both predefined and custom ChartStyles,​ click on the Paintbrush icon in the Chart Design menu on the left+{{:​acp:​acptemplatepanel.png|StockChartsACP Chart Template panel}}
  
-{{:​acp:​chartstyles:​acpstylepanel.png}} 
  
-Your own custom ​ChartStyles ​will be displayed at the top of the panel, and the Predefined styles ​will be displayed below, grouped into categories.+Your custom ​chart templates ​will be displayed at the top of the panel, and the predefined templates ​will be displayed below, grouped into categories.
  
-To apply a ChartStyle ​to the currently-selected chart, ​simply ​click the ChartStyle's name in this panel.+To apply a Chart Template ​to selected chart, click the template's name in the panel.
  
-**Note:** If you're using a multi-chart layout, ​be sure to click on the chart you want to style before clicking on the ChartStyle ​name. The currently-selected chart will have a light blue border around the edge of the chart. ​+**Note:** If you're using a multi-chart layout, click on the chart you want to style before clicking on the template ​name. The selected chart will have a green border around the edge of the chart. ​
  
-Be aware that when you apply a ChartStyle ​to your chart, there is no ongoing connection between ​the ChartStyle ​and the chart where it has been applied. If you apply a ChartStyle ​to a saved chart and then later change the settings ​of the ChartStyle, those changes ​will not automatically be made to the saved chart. The style will need to be reapplied to that chart, and the chart will need to be re-saved to the ChartList.+Just so you know, when you apply a template ​to your chart, there is no ongoing connection between ​it and the chart where it has been applied. If you apply a specific template ​to a saved chart and later change the settings, those changes ​won'​t ​automatically be made to the saved chart. The style will need to be reapplied to that chart, and the chart will need to be re-saved to the ChartList.
  
  
-===== Creating a New ChartStyle ​in StockChartsACP =====+===== Creating a New Chart Template ​in StockChartsACP =====
  
-To create your own StockChartsACP ​ChartStylesimply configure ​a StockChartsACP chart with all the desired chart settings, indicators, color schemes, etc., then click the green "​Save ​ChartStyle" button at the bottom of the ChartStyles ​panel. ​+To create your StockChartsACP ​chart templatefollow these steps: 
 +  * Configure ​a StockChartsACP chart with all your desired chart settings, indicators, color schemes, etc.  
 +  * Click the green "​Save ​Chart Template" button at the bottom of the Chart Templates ​panel.  
 +  * Enter a name for your new template (see image below).
  
-You will be prompted to provide a name for your new style:+{{:acp:​chartstyles:​acpcharttemplatesavenew-n.png|Creating chart template in StockChartsACP}}
  
-{{:​acp:​chartstyles:​acpstylesavenew.png}}+  * Click the green "Save Chart Template"​ button when you are done. Your custom template will be listed at the top of the Chart Templates panel.
  
-Click the green "Save ChartStyle"​ button when you are done. Your custom ChartStyles will be listed at the top of the ChartStyles panel. 
  
 +===== Modifying Chart Templates in StockChartsACP =====
  
-===== Modifying ChartStyles in StockChartsACP ===== 
  
 +==== Changing Chart Settings for a Chart Template ====
  
-==== Changing Chart Settings for the ChartStyle ====+If you would like to update ​the chart settings of any of your chart templates, configure the chart with the new settings, and then update the template with the settings in that chart. ​
  
-Updating ​the chart settings used in a ChartStyle is as simple as creating a chart that uses that styleconfiguring ​the chart with the new settings, then updating ​the ChartStyle with the settings in that chart.+Once you've updated ​the chart, ​click the green "Save Chart Template"​ button at the bottom of the Chart Templates panel. In the window ​that opens, click the "​Update Existing"​ button (see image below)
  
-Once you've updated the chart, click the green "Save ChartStyle"​ button at the bottom of the ChartStyles panel. In the window that opens, click the "​Update Existing"​ button:+{{:acp:​chartstyles:​acptemplateupdate-n.png|StockChartsACP chart template update}}
  
-{{:​acp:​chartstyles:​acpstyleupdate.png}} 
  
-Select the ChartStyle you want to update from the dropdown list, then click the green "Save ChartStyle"​ button. 
  
  
-==== Renaming a ChartStyle ​====+==== Renaming a Chart Template ​====
  
-To rename a custom ​ChartStyle ​in StockChartsACP,​ hover over the ChartStyle's name in the ChartStyles ​panel, and click the pencil icon:+To rename a custom ​chart template ​in StockChartsACP,​ hover over the template's name in the Chart Templates ​panel, and click the pencil icon:
  
-{{:​acp:​chartstyles:​acpstylerename.png}}+{{:​acp:​chartstyles:​acpstylerename-n.png?​600|StockChartsACP renaming chart template}}
  
-Provide ​a new name for your ChartStyle ​and click the green "​Save"​ button.+Give your Chart Template ​a new name and click the green "​Save"​ button.
  
  
-==== Setting Your Default ​ChartStyle ​====+==== Setting Your Default ​Chart Template ​====
  
-To set a different style as your Default ChartStyle, find the new style in the ChartStyles ​panel and click on the star next to it:+To set a different style as your default chart template, find the new style in the Chart Templates ​panel and click on the star next to it:
  
-{{:​acp:​chartstyles:​acpstyledefault.png}}+{{:​acp:​chartstyles:​acpstyledefault-n.png?​600|StockChartsACP default chart template}}
  
  
-==== Deleting ​ChartStyles ​====+==== Deleting ​Chart Templates ​====
  
-To delete a custom ​ChartStyle ​in StockChartsACP,​ hover over the ChartStyle's name in the ChartStyles ​panel, then click the trash can icon:+To delete a custom ​template ​in StockChartsACP,​ hover over the template's name in the Chart Templates ​panel, then click the trash can icon:
  
-{{:​acp:​chartstyles:​acpstyledelete.png}}+{{:​acp:​chartstyles:​acpstyledelete-n.png?​600|StockChartsACP delete style template}}
  
-You will be prompted to confirm the deletion of your ChartStyle. Click the red Delete button to confirm.+ 
 +So that you know, you will be prompted to confirm the deletion of your click. Click the red Delete button to confirm. 
 + 
 +===== Additional Resources ===== 
 + 
 +==== StockCharts In Focus ==== 
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 +The following //​StockCharts In Focus// video, "​Streamline Your Charting Workflow with ChartStyles",​ takes a deep-dive into ChartStyles for both SharpCharts and StockChartsACP. The coverage of StockChartsACP ChartStyles starts at 15:09. 
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