Direct answer: where to change the ratio
In most forex charting platforms, the “ratio” is not a single universal setting. It is usually one of these: a parameter inside an indicator/overlay, a property of a drawing tool, or a value stored in a chart template/workspace. Therefore, you change it in the setting panel of the exact chart object that is producing the ratio (for example, an indicator settings window or an overlay/drawing properties panel). If there is no explicit “ratio” label, look for the related parameter name (often values like “levels,” “multiplier,” “distance,” “scale,” or “percent,” depending on the tool).
How it typically works (mapping “ratio” to chart objects)
A ratio on a forex chart generally comes from the tool that computes it. Common examples of ratio-like controls include:
- Indicator parameters: Many tools output relationships (for example, proportional levels, normalized values, or scaling factors). The ratio-related input is usually found under the indicator’s settings.
- Drawing/overlay properties: If the ratio refers to how a line/zone is placed relative to another reference, it is often stored in the overlay’s properties.
- Chart templates/workspaces: Some platforms restore saved layouts where ratio settings are already embedded. If you switch to a different template, the ratio may change automatically.
In practice, you first identify which on-screen element is displaying the ratio. Then you open the settings for that specific element and adjust the corresponding parameter.
Example checks you can do to confirm the correct control
Use these independent checks to locate the correct place to change the ratio:
- Click the object that shows the ratio (indicator name, overlay label, or drawing). If the platform highlights it, open its settings.
- Change one parameter at a time and watch whether the chart updates immediately. This confirms that you edited the correct object.
- If you only change timeframe but the ratio stays the same, the ratio is likely tied to the indicator/overlay settings rather than the chart’s timeframe.
- If the ratio changes when you switch templates or layouts, the “ratio” is likely stored in the template rather than in a single editable field.
Limitations and what to verify
Because you asked about a specific platform (“forex.com”), the exact menu path can vary and may change over time. Also, “ratio” is ambiguous: different tools use different labels for essentially similar concepts. For a reliable result, verify by: (a) identifying the exact chart object producing the ratio, and (b) confirming the chart updates right after changing its parameter. Avoid assuming that there is one universal ratio field in the platform interface.
If you still cannot find any editable parameter, the ratio may be locked to the selected tool type, embedded in a saved template, or derived automatically from other settings you must adjust first (such as indicator type, reference instrument, or normalization mode).