Keyboard Shortcuts
Backtest faster with FX Replay keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Mac: replay, orders, Go To, News, Journal and chart.
Keep your eyes on the chart. These shortcuts let you replay the market, place orders and open panels without reaching for your mouse.
Hover over any button in FX Replay to see its shortcut.
Replay
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Play / Pause | Alt + 1 | Option + 1 |
| Slower replay | Alt + 2 | Option + 2 |
| Faster replay | Alt + 3 | Option + 3 |
| Skip one candle | Ctrl + Space | Control + Space |
| Previous Bar | Ctrl + Alt + R | Control + Option + R |
| Bar Replay | Ctrl + Alt + [ | Control + Option + [ |
| Sync Timeframe on / off | Alt + 6 | Option + 6 |
Previous Bar and Bar Replay need Replay turned on. See How to Go Back in Time.
Orders
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Market order | Alt + M | Option + M |
| Limit order | Alt + B | Option + B |
| Stop order | Alt + N | Option + N |
| Last | Alt + , | Option + , |
Go To, News & Journal
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Go To a date (calendar) | Alt + G | Option + G |
| Open Go To menu (next session) | Ctrl + Alt + G | Control + Option + G |
| Toggle News | Alt + Shift + E | Option + Shift + E |
| Open Journal | Ctrl + J | Control + J |
Chart
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Reset chart view | Alt + R | Option + R |
On Mac: use Option wherever Windows uses Alt, and Control (not Command) wherever Windows uses Ctrl.
Frequently Asked Questions
A shortcut isn't working. What should I do?
Click on the chart first so it's active, then try again. Browser extensions or other apps can take over some key combinations, so try turning them off if the problem continues.
Why doesn't Previous Bar or Bar Replay work?
Turn on Enable replay in Account Settings → Backtesting. Going back in time is also turned off in Prop Firm sessions.
Do shortcuts work on mobile?
No. Keyboard shortcuts are made for computers with a keyboard.
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