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# Ticker Tape

Ticker tape displays a rolling set of prices for a selected set of instruments across the top of the Console, Desktop or Chart Window. This option can be turned on and configured by choosing ***Configure > Settings > General > Ticker Tape*** from the top menu bar.

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The Ticker Tape panel has the following options:

* **Instruments** – Instruments may be added or removed by using the tool bar at the top of the list box on the left
* **Font** – Font size for the instruments displayed on the ticker tape section
* **Scroll Speed** – Relative speed for scrolling the instruments
* **Show Ticker Tape** – Default for displaying the ticker tape in a chart window
* **Show Change** – Shows the change since the day open
* **Show Change %** - Shows the change since the day open as a percent