Help & How To
ScottradeELITE
Getting Started in ELITE
Understanding the ScottradeELITE Main WindowGetting Started in ELITE
When you first log on to ScottradeELITE, the main window appears, displaying your default layout.
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The Main Menu bar offers easy access to the menus and provides customizable features.
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The Toolbars offer quick access to the options and tools for ScottradeELITE.
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The ScottradeELITE windows display the charts and quote grids for your layout.
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The Window toolbars enable you to look up a symbol and customize the window (see more information below).
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The Layouts tab bar enables you to quickly select a different layout view.
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The Status bar displays a real-time market summary with the current status of the indexes along with your account number, buying power, server and time.
The ScottradeELITE Window Toolbars
Each ScottradeELITE window includes a toolbar for customizing the window. The tool buttons may vary depending on the window.
Here are two examples of the window toolbars:
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ScottradeELITE Window Tool Buttons
Each ScottradeELITE window includes a custom tool button to show or hide the toolbar for that window and a help button to view the window-specific help.
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Market Summary
The Market Summary displays at the bottom of the ScottradeELITE window, showing the current status of the indexes. View Graphic ![]()
When one of these indexes hits a new high or low for the day, it will flash a darker green for the new high, or a darker red for the new low.
Delayed Quotes for Professional Users
If you are a professional user who has not paid for real-time quotes, the quotes you see in ScottradeELITE will be on a 20-minute delay. To remind you of the delay, you will see a flashing light red message at the very bottom of the ScottradeELITE window that alternates with your account number.
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