There are multiple ways to change chart types in MetaTrader 5. First open a chart on the platform.
1. After a chart is open right click within the chart to open a context menu.
![MT5 Chart Type 1](https://support.optimusfutures.com/hubfs/MT5%20Chart%20Type%201.png)
2. Within the context menu, users have 3 options of chart types they can select from. Users have the option of selecting from a Bar Chart, Candlesticks Chart, or a Line Chart.
![MT5 Chart Type 2](https://support.optimusfutures.com/hubfs/MT5%20Chart%20Type%202.png)
Below is an example of a Candlesticks selection.
![MT5 Chart Type 3](https://support.optimusfutures.com/hubfs/MT5%20Chart%20Type%203.png)
Users of the platform can also select a chart type through the Chart tab located on the top of the platform window. The Chart tab is only displayed when a chart is open.
1. Left click the Chart tab.
![MT5 Chart Type 4](https://support.optimusfutures.com/hubfs/MT5%20Chart%20Type%204.png)
2. Within the Chart menu, users have 3 options of chart types they can select from. Users have the option of selecting from a Bar Chart, Candlesticks Chart, or a Line Chart.
![MT5 Chart Type 5](https://support.optimusfutures.com/hubfs/MT5%20Chart%20Type%205.png)
Below is an example of a Line Chart selection.
![MT5 Chart Type 6](https://support.optimusfutures.com/hubfs/MT5%20Chart%20Type%206.png)
1. Finally, users can change their chart type by selecting the Properties button located in both the Charts tab and Context menu.
![MT5 Chart Type 7](https://support.optimusfutures.com/hubfs/MT5%20Chart%20Type%207.png)
2. Located in the Common tab of the Properties window, users can select from the three same options as previous entries.
![MT5 Chart Type 8](https://support.optimusfutures.com/hubfs/MT5%20Chart%20Type%208.png)