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# Linking Charts

Chart linking is a powerful feature that enables you to apply an action to a set of charts (instead of a single chart at a time). By default charts are unlinked (no link group assigned). There are a few different ways to assign a link group to a chart. The simplest is to choose the link group from the status bar at the bottom of the window ( Note: this also works for DOM and Time/Sales windows ).

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There are three modes for linking charts:

* **Link Instrument (Symbol)** – In this mode, changing the symbol on one chart will change all charts in the link group to the same symbol.
* **Link Bar Size ( Time)** – If the bar size is changed on a chart in this mode, all linked charts will change to the same bar size.
* **None (Replay Mode)** – This mode is for linking charts together for use in replay mode (linked charts are part of a replay group).

Link modes can be chosen for each link color individually. These options can be found via the ***Configure menu > Settings > General > Linking:***

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Other windows such as the DOM and Time/Sales windows can also be given a link group. In the example below, two charts and a DOM Window have been assigned the same link color. Choosing a new symbol from the quick search box from one of the windows will automatically change the symbol for all windows in the link group.

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## Linking With Templates

As discussed in the [Study Templates](/user-guide/charts-1/study-templates.md) section the linking feature can be used in conjunction with the Study Templates. If enabled ( via ***Chart > Templates > Settings*** tab), applying a template to one chart in the link group will apply the template to all charts in the link group.

## Link All

If you are working with the Console window (or a Desktop), you will notice an additional linking option, **Link All**. This option will link all charts that are on the current page. This provides a convenient way to link all the charts on a page with one click (instead of choosing a link for each chart).

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