When we talk about “resetting” a chart on TradingView, it generally means returning the chart to its default settings or default view. That means:
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Removing customizations like chart colors, grid styles, chart scale adjustments. (tradingonramp.com)
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Removing or hiding unnecessary clutter — maybe many indicators, lines, drawings, or previous custom configurations — to get a clean, fresh chart. (tradingonramp.com)
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Resetting zoom or scale (price scale / time scale), so that the chart looks like the default “fresh” chart when you first open it. (docs.quickswap.exchange)
Resetting doesn’t necessarily delete your saved charts or saved indicators permanently — it just reverts the view or layout settings of the chart pane to default. (tradingonramp.com)
This is useful when the chart has become too messy, cluttered with indicators or drawings, or if you just want a clean slate to start analysis again. (tradingonramp.com)
Why you might want to reset your TradingView chart
Here are common reasons why traders or analysts may want to reset their chart:
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Too many indicators / drawings: Over time, you may add many indicators, trend‑lines, support/resistance zones etc. It can get visually overwhelming and can hamper clarity. Resetting helps you clear the clutter and start fresh. (tradingonramp.com)
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Performance issues or lag: Loading many indicators or heavy scripts may slow down chart performance. A reset gives a lighter, cleaner chart. (tradingonramp.com)
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Comparing different assets or strategies: If you analyse a new stock/crypto/asset, resetting ensures you don’t carry over old settings that may distort the view. (tradingonramp.com)
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Mistaken customizations: Sometimes you may accidentally tweak the chart scale, colors, or other settings and want to restore default view — reset helps restore a familiar baseline. (tradingonramp.com)
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Clean mental slate: Many traders find it mentally easier to analyze from a clean chart rather than one filled with prior drawings and data — reset symbolises a “fresh start.” (tradingonramp.com)
How to reset a TradingView chart
Here is a clear, stepwise guide to reset your chart on TradingView (desktop/web version):
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Open TradingView and go to your chart
Log in to your TradingView account and open the chart you want to reset. This will be in the “Chart” tab. (tradingonramp.com) -
Locate the settings / menu icon
On the chart pane, look for a gear (cogwheel) icon or a menu icon (sometimes three horizontal lines), often at the top‑right or bottom‑right of the chart window, depending on layout. (tradingonramp.com) -
Open Chart Settings or Reset Option
Click that icon. A dropdown or a window will appear with various options like “Settings,” “Chart Settings,” etc. (tradingonramp.com)Inside, there should be an option like “Reset chart”, “Restore defaults”, or “Reset to Default”. On some layouts, you may have to navigate through sub‑menus (like Appearance, Scales, etc.) and then click “Reset to Default.” (tradingonramp.com)
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Confirm the reset
After clicking reset, you’ll likely see a prompt asking for confirmation. Accept it (OK / Yes), and the chart will revert to default settings. (tradingonramp.com) -
Chart is Reset — Enjoy the Clean View
Once done, your chart should be back to TradingView’s default layout — no extra drawings or custom settings, just the raw price (candlesticks or chart type you had), ready for fresh analysis. (tradingonramp.com) -
(Optional but Recommended) Re–add only essential indicators / tools
After reset, you might want to reapply only those indicators or drawing tools that matter to your strategy (e.g. Moving Averages, Volume, RSI, etc.), but avoid overloading, so chart remains clean. (tradingonramp.com)
Shortcut & Alternate Methods
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In some contexts or third‑party integrations of TradingView, there are keyboard shortcuts or easy options: e.g. pressing Alt + R can reset the price scale / chart view. One doc discussing charts via Integration suggests this. (docs.quickswap.exchange)
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If you only want to reset part of the chart (for example, price scale, zoom, or grid), you might have separate options — but the “Reset chart” or “Restore defaults” is the way to fully revert all customizations. (tradingonramp.com)
What Resetting Does — and What it Does Not Do
| ✅ Resets / Clears | ❌ Does Not Do / Not Guaranteed |
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| Chart appearance: colors, grid, scale, zoom, layout settings (tradingonramp.com) | Permanently delete saved chart layouts (unless you manually saved layout before) (tradingonramp.com) |
| Removes custom drawings/drawing‑tool clutter (if included in “reset chart view”) (tradingtools.net) | Permanently delete saved indicators — usually your saved indicator templates or default indicators library remains intact (tradingonramp.com) |
| Reverts to default chart scale, zoom, price / time axes alignment (docs.quickswap.exchange) | Automatically revert to old custom settings — you’ll need to re-add any custom templates or charts manually (tradingonramp.com) |
Important: After resetting, if you want custom chart settings that you like, it’s good practice to save them as a template or default layout — so you can quickly restore them next time without redoing everything manually. (tradingonramp.com)
Resetting Chart on Mobile (or App-based TradingView)
If you use TradingView on a mobile device (or via another mobile trading app that embeds TradingView), the procedure might be slightly different — here’s a general idea:
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Open the chart inside the mobile app. (Financial Tech Wiz)
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Locate the “gear icon” or “three‑dot / menu icon” (depending on app UI) on the chart screen. (Financial Tech Wiz)
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In settings menu, look for “Reset chart” or “Reset price scale” (some apps might only reset the price scale rather than full chart). (Financial Tech Wiz)
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Tap it to reset, and confirm. The chart should return to a basic, clean layout. (Financial Tech Wiz)
Keep in mind: mobile versions might have slight UI differences or limitations compared to the full desktop version.
Tips After Reset — How to Rebuild a Clean, Useful Chart
Resetting gives you a blank canvas — but you want a chart that’s useful. Here’s what to do after reset:
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Add only the essential indicators — avoid overloading. Common helpful ones: simple moving average (SMA), exponential moving average (EMA), volume bars, maybe RSI or MACD depending on your strategy. This gives clarity without clutter. (tradingonramp.com)
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Choose a timeframe that matches your trading or analysis style (1‑min, 5‑min, daily, weekly, etc.). You can select timeframe from toolbar at top. (tradingonramp.com)
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Save your chart layout (with indicators + settings) as a template or default layout — so next time you can get the same clean setup without manual re‑adding. Many guides recommend this as best practice. (tradingonramp.com)
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Avoid adding too many drawings or complex overlays at once — start simple. If needed, add gradually, and remove unneeded items from “object tree” (if TradingView version supports object tree) to keep chart clean. (tradingtools.net)
Common Problems & What to Watch Out For
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No undo after reset: Once you confirm “reset chart,” you typically cannot undo it. So all the custom view settings are lost (though saved layouts remain). (tradingonramp.com)
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Confusion about what resets: Sometimes users expect their saved indicators/layouts to remain — and that indeed remains. But drawings or scale adjustments might be lost (or shifted). Always check after reset.
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Mobile vs Desktop differences: On mobile, the “reset” may only reset price scale or chart view — not necessarily all customizations depending on app UX. (Financial Tech Wiz)
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If chart still messy post-reset: Maybe you had multiple chart panes or many saved layouts. In that case, manual cleanup or switching to a default template may help more than simple reset.
Conclusion — When to Use Reset, and When Not to
Resetting your chart on TradingView is like erasing your whiteboard and starting fresh: very useful if your chart is messy, overloaded with data, or you want to begin a new analysis with clarity.
However, it’s not something you should do if you simply want to switch timeframe or temporarily hide some indicators — because reset removes many customizations. If you have a chart setup that works for you, better save it as a template before making experiments.
In short: use reset when you want a clean, default baseline. Otherwise, manage indicators and drawings manually.