Watchlist highlight blocking colors

MoneyStarr

New member
After extensive research I am almost positive the answer to this question is "No, that is how the interface works" but figured it is worth asking:

Is there a way to NOT highlight the row on the Watchlist of the selected stock?

The reason I ask is that I have custom columns that change the background color to RED or GREEN based on parameters, but once I select a stock the GUI highlights the entire row BLUE with WHITE text.

gm9mUxq.png


Bye bye custom colors. 😫

Appreciate your wisdom if you know a solution!
 
Solution
After extensive research I am almost positive the answer to this question is "No, that is how the interface works" but figured it is worth asking:

Is there a way to NOT highlight the row on the Watchlist of the selected stock?

The reason I ask is that I have custom columns that change the background color to RED or GREEN based on parameters, but once I select a stock the GUI highlights the entire row BLUE with WHITE text.

gm9mUxq.png


Bye bye custom colors. 😫

Appreciate your wisdom if you know a solution!

after picking a symbol in a watchlist, scroll to the end of the list and click on the blank row after the last symbol.
your previously selected symbol will stay selected, but not be highlighted blue.
After extensive research I am almost positive the answer to this question is "No, that is how the interface works" but figured it is worth asking:

Is there a way to NOT highlight the row on the Watchlist of the selected stock?

The reason I ask is that I have custom columns that change the background color to RED or GREEN based on parameters, but once I select a stock the GUI highlights the entire row BLUE with WHITE text.

gm9mUxq.png


Bye bye custom colors. 😫

Appreciate your wisdom if you know a solution!

after picking a symbol in a watchlist, scroll to the end of the list and click on the blank row after the last symbol.
your previously selected symbol will stay selected, but not be highlighted blue.
 
Solution
after picking a symbol in a watchlist, scroll to the end of the list and click on the blank row after the last symbol.
your previously selected symbol will stay selected, but not be highlighted blue.

The watchlist doesn't have a selectable blank row at the bottom (See brown pen mark on image), but in trying the suggestion I came across a potential solution.

After selecting a stock, I can switch to a different watchlist and then back using the up and down arrows (Yellow circle on picture) and it is no longer highlighted. Two clicks and a flash of the screen but it does work, lol.

Appreciate the help halcyonguy!

yRqrfRZ.png
 
The watchlist doesn't have a selectable blank row at the bottom (See brown pen mark on image), but in trying the suggestion I came across a potential solution.

After selecting a stock, I can switch to a different watchlist and then back using the up and down arrows (Yellow circle on picture) and it is no longer highlighted. Two clicks and a flash of the screen but it does work, lol.

Appreciate the help halcyonguy!

did you try clicking on the space after the last symbol?
have you ever added a symbol to the end of a watchlist?
you click in the blank space after the last symbol. that is what i was referring to.

blank row after last symbol
megktWs.jpg
 
Getting closer! Some of the watchlist have the selectable row at the bottom, but many do not, and that includes my custom scanners.

I'm out of time today to keep investigating, have to catch a plane, but certainly worth looking into further.

Simple watchlists like "Personal > default" or "Personal > Quotes", have the selectable bottom row, but large/complex lists like "FUTURES" or "Top 10% Gain NASDAQ" or "Industry > Marine" don't have the row to add symbols.

Just have to figure out how to get my custom watchlists to retain the "Add a symbol" row.

I see your image is a custom watchlist with the selectable row. How did that happen?!?!

My scanner is basic and brings back a lot of results, so it is limited to the top 20 results sorted by volume, but I have another scanner that only brings back a few results and the selectable bottom row disappears on that one when loaded to the gadget too.
IH8hCFO.png
 
Getting closer! Some of the watchlist have the selectable row at the bottom, but many do not, and that includes my custom scanners.

I'm out of time today to keep investigating, have to catch a plane, but certainly worth looking into further.

Simple watchlists like "Personal > default" or "Personal > Quotes", have the selectable bottom row, but large/complex lists like "FUTURES" or "Top 10% Gain NASDAQ" or "Industry > Marine" don't have the row to add symbols.

Just have to figure out how to get my custom watchlists to retain the "Add a symbol" row.

I see your image is a custom watchlist with the selectable row. How did that happen?!?!

My scanner is basic and brings back a lot of results, so it is limited to the top 20 results sorted by volume, but I have another scanner that only brings back a few results and the selectable bottom row disappears on that one when loaded to the gadget too.
View attachment 14982
First off, sorry for reviving the zombie thread, but because someone else my stumble across this, I wanted to point out that the reason you don't have an empty row at the bottom of your watchlists that are created by scans is because these are dynamic watchlists and they are not editable. Symbols are added and removed from these types of watchlist based on the criteria in the scan. Dynamic watchlist are denoted by the pink circle when selecting a watchlist like the following image.
1692913992265.png
 

Join useThinkScript to post your question to a community of 21,000+ developers and traders.

Similar threads

Not the exact question you're looking for?

Start a new thread and receive assistance from our community.

87k+ Posts
283 Online
Create Post

Similar threads

Similar threads

The Market Trading Game Changer

Join 2,500+ subscribers inside the useThinkScript VIP Membership Club
  • Exclusive indicators
  • Proven strategies & setups
  • Private Discord community
  • ‘Buy The Dip’ signal alerts
  • Exclusive members-only content
  • Add-ons and resources
  • 1 full year of unlimited support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is useThinkScript?

useThinkScript is the #1 community of stock market investors using indicators and other tools to power their trading strategies. Traders of all skill levels use our forums to learn about scripting and indicators, help each other, and discover new ways to gain an edge in the markets.

How do I get started?

We get it. Our forum can be intimidating, if not overwhelming. With thousands of topics, tens of thousands of posts, our community has created an incredibly deep knowledge base for stock traders. No one can ever exhaust every resource provided on our site.

If you are new, or just looking for guidance, here are some helpful links to get you started.

What are the benefits of VIP Membership?
VIP members get exclusive access to these proven and tested premium indicators: Buy the Dip, Advanced Market Moves 2.0, Take Profit, and Volatility Trading Range. In addition, VIP members get access to over 50 VIP-only custom indicators, add-ons, and strategies, private VIP-only forums, private Discord channel to discuss trades and strategies in real-time, customer support, trade alerts, and much more. Learn all about VIP membership here.
How can I access the premium indicators?
To access the premium indicators, which are plug and play ready, sign up for VIP membership here.
Back
Top