Customize the Market Matrix

The Market Matrix as a whole can be customized easily by right clicking either on the Data Columns or on the body of the Market Matrix.

If you customize this tool and wish to preserve the changes for future sessions, you must select Save Layout from the File drop-down menu before exiting the platform.

Customize the Data Columns

1. Right-click on one of the Data Columns.
   (Example: "Symbol")
   
   
   
   
2. Select one of the following options from the drop-down menu:
   
   Sort Ascending -- Sorts the selected column from lowest to highest.
   Sort Descending -- Sorts the selected column from highest to lowest.
   Best Fit -- Automatically optimizes the width of the column.
   Hide Column -- Removes the selected data field from the Market Matrix.
   Column Picker -- Opens a list of data columns that can be added to the Market Matrix. To add an item, simply click and drag the item from the list into the Data Field portion of Market Matrix.

Fully Customize the Market Matrix

1. Right-click in the body of the Market Matrix.
   
   
   
   
2. Select one of the following options from the drop-down menu:
   
   Title Bar -- Hide or show the blue "Market Matrix" title bar.
   Floating Window -- Detaches (or reattaches) the Market Matrix window from the software and floats it over currently running applications.
   Properties -- Controls the content and appearance of the Market Matrix. Select custom colors, font size, and face for the Market Matrix.

Customize Colors Using the Properties Window

1. Right-click in the body of the window.
2. Select Properties from the drop-down menu, and click the Color tab.
3. Select an element from the Color menu. Move the sliders to alter the color of the selected element; or click the Color Picker and select a color from the pallet provided. The new color will appear in the Current Color box.
4. To make the new color the "default" color for the window, click the Save as New Default Color button. The new color will appear in the Default Color box. To revert to the default color, click the Reset to Default Color.
5. Click OK to save.

Customize Fonts Using the Properties Window

1. Right-click in the body of the window.
2. Select Properties from the drop-down menu, and click the Fonts tab.
3. Select an element from the Font menu. Click the Font Picker and select a color from the pallet provided. The new color will appear in the Current Color box.
4. To make the new font the "default" font for the window, click the Save as New Default Font button. To revert to the previous default font, click the Reset to Default Font .
5. Click OK to save.