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Place and Add Alligator Stock Indicator on a Chart

This guide explains adding the Alligator indicator to MT4 charts. It covers technical analysis of the Alligator.

Alligator Stock Indicator in the MT4 - MetaTrader 4 Alligator Guide for Beginner Traders

How to Add Indicators in MetaTrader 4 Stock Charts

Step 1: Open The Platform Navigator Window

Open the Navigator window panel like illustrated & shown below: Navigate to the 'View' menu (click it) & then select 'Navigator' window (press), or From Standard ToolBar click on 'Navigator' button or press short cut key board keys 'Ctrl+N'

On Navigator panel, select 'Indicators', (Double-Press)

How to Place Alligator Indicator in MT4 Indices Charts

Step 2: Expand Indicators Menu on the Navigator

Open the indicators menu with the plus button or by double-clicking it. The button turns to a minus, revealing the list as shown below.

Alligator Trading Indicator on MetaTrader 4 Indicators List

From the top panel, add any indicator you want to your stock chart.

Placing and Adding Alligator Indicator

Step 1: Identify and select the 'Alligator' function from the MT4 repository of tools, mirroring the illustration provided in the subsequent explanation of the stock charting concept:

How Can I Place Alligator on stock index Charts? - How to Set Alligator Indicator in a Chart on MT4

Step 2: Click two times on the Alligator Button, then click ok to put the indicator on the chart as you see below:

How Do I Trade with Alligator Indicator in MT4 Platform?

Edit Alligator Stock Indicator Settings

To Change Settings, right-click the Indicator, choose properties, then change settings using the window that appears: click okay after you change the settings.

How to Set Alligator on a Chart on MT4

The following window panel pop up pops up and Alligator settings can be changed and edited from this panel pop up.

Edit Properties Panel Window for Editing Alligator Indicator Setting

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