Callout

Application

This tool is similar to a balloon. The difference is that callout allows user to extend its point from a specific location to a more customized placement.

Style

All options available for a text inside a callout, may be set in Style properties dialog:

General Options

Allows you to change the text color, font size, set bold or italic font.

Text Box

Where the text is typed.

Background

Toggles the visibility, color and opacity of a background for the text box.

Border

Toggles the visibility of a border for the text box. Can also change the border color.

Text Wrap

Enables/Disables text wrap within the text box.

Coordinates

In Coordinates properties dialog you can set precisely the position of the point and container of a callout vertically (by setting the price) and horizontally (by setting the bar number):

Price 1

Allows for the precise placement of the callout's point (Price 1) using a bar number and price.

Price 2

Allows for the precise placement of the callout's container (Price 2) using a bar number and price.

Visibility

In Visibility properties dialog you can switch the Callout tool displaying on charts of different timeframes: