Append Symbol(s) to Custom Symbol Lists
The Append Symbol(s) to Custom Symbol Lists dialog allows you to add (or append) a symbol to an existing symbol list from the active window or ticker. For example, if you are looking at IBM on a chart, you can easily add the symbol to a new or existing custom symbol list.
Access using the Data > Append [symbol] to Custom Symbol Lists menu sequence.
Before appending a symbol to a custom symbol list, you must first select a symbol or multiple symbols in the active window. The selected symbol(s) will be displayed under Symbols to append section of the dialog.
Symbol Lists ![]()
Contains your customized symbol lists that have been created.
Symbols to append ![]()
Displays the selected or highlighted symbol(s) in the active window.
- Click Create List.
- Select Custom Symbol List or Historical Custom Symbol List. The Create Historical Custom Symbol List dialog is displayed. For more information, see Create Custom Symbol List.
- Type a custom name for the custom list in the [Historical] Custom Symbol List Name field. For Historical Custom Symbol List, select a date from the calendar; enter a time by entering it or you can use the
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arrow. - Click OK. The new [Historical] Custom Symbol List is created.
Click Close to apply changes and exit the window. The new custom symbol list is created and displayed in the Manage Custom Symbol Lists dialog.