Signpost

Signpost markers combine a directional arrow with a text label, making them ideal for annotating trade plans — entry zones, exit targets, stop-loss levels, and analysis notes. The arrow points to the precise price level while the label provides context, creating a clear visual connection between the annotation and the chart coordinate.

Each signpost consists of three parts: the anchor point (where the marker is pinned to the chart), the directional arrow (which points from the label toward the anchor), and the text label box. The anchor is at the exact price and time coordinate where you clicked. The arrow connects the anchor to the label box, and the label box contains your text annotation.

The label box has a background fill, a border, rounded corners, and an optional shadow. The arrow is drawn as a line from the label box edge to the anchor point, with a small arrowhead at the anchor end. Both the label box and arrow are independently styled.

The arrow direction can be set to point up, down, left, or right. Up and down arrows indicate price direction expectations (up for targets, down for stop-losses). Left and right arrows indicate time-based annotations (left for past events, right for future expectations). The direction is set either during placement or adjusted via the properties panel after placement.

You can also set a custom angle for the arrow, which is useful when you need the label to avoid overlapping with other chart elements. The arrow length adjusts automatically based on the distance between the label box and the anchor point.

The label supports a single line of text. Text entry begins immediately after placement — the label box enters an inline edit state, allowing you to type your annotation without any additional clicks. Press Enter to confirm the text, or Esc to leave the label empty. Double-clicking an existing signpost re-enters the edit state.

Labels can contain letters, numbers, and common symbols. The maximum recommended label length is 40 characters — longer text may extend beyond comfortable visual bounds. For multi-line or detailed notes, use the text annotation tool instead.

1. 1
   Select the signpost tool

   Choose signpost from the icon markers toolbar section.
2. 2
   Place the signpost

   Click at the price level you want to annotate. A text box appears with a directional arrow.
3. 3
   Enter label text

   Type your annotation directly (e.g., "Stop Loss", "Target Zone"). Press Enter to confirm.
4. 4
   Adjust direction

   Rotate the arrow by dragging its handle, or use the properties panel to set the angle.
5. 5
   Reposition

   Drag the label box to move the signpost. The arrow follows, maintaining its connection to the anchor.

Signposts are the primary tool for building structured trade plans directly on the chart. A typical trade plan uses three signposts: a green up-pointing signpost labeled "Entry" at the planned entry price, a red down-pointing signpost labeled "Stop" at the stop-loss level, and a blue up-pointing signpost labeled "Target" at the profit target. This visual plan is readable at a glance and can be saved as part of the chart layout for later review.

The arrow supports several visual styles beyond the standard line. The arrowhead can be configured as a triangle, diamond, circle, or bracket shape. The arrow line can be solid, dashed, or dotted. For trade plans, dashed arrows are often used for projected moves (entry to target) while solid arrows mark confirmed levels (entry and stop). These styling options help distinguish different types of annotations at a glance.

When placing multiple signposts, you can use the alignment guides that appear when signpost boxes are at similar horizontal or vertical positions. These guides help you maintain a clean, organized appearance with evenly spaced and aligned label boxes. Hold Shift while dragging a label box to snap it to the nearest alignment guide, making it easy to create professional-looking multi-level annotations.

Each signpost is a composite annotation (label box + arrow + anchor indicator). While individual signposts are lightweight, having more than 50 signposts on a single chart may affect scrolling smoothness. If you need to annotate many levels, consider using horizontal lines with text labels instead, which are more performance-efficient for dense level marking. Signposts are best reserved for the most important 10-20 annotations.

• 1.Icon markers overview — Chart tools documentation
• 2.Flag mark reference — Icon tools
• 3.Stickers & emoji reference — Icon tools
• 4.Text annotation tool — Drawing tools
• 5.Trade plan templates — User guide
• 6.Drawing alignment guides — User guide