Quick answer
Enable the extension's disable-spacebar setting so the spacebar no longer changes symbols in TradingView.
Intent Guide
How to disable the spacebar behavior in TradingView
You can disable TradingView's default spacebar behavior by installing TradingView Magical Keyboard Shortcuts and enabling the dedicated disable-spacebar option in the extension popup. Once enabled, pressing space no longer jumps to the next symbol, which prevents accidental symbol changes while charting. This gives you a predictable keyboard workflow during analysis, order management, and fast market scanning.
Last updated: 2026-02-25
How to do it
1. Install and pin the extension
Open the Chrome Web Store listing, install TradingView Magical Keyboard Shortcuts, and pin it in your browser toolbar.
2. Open the extension popup on TradingView
Go to tradingview.com and open the extension popup so feature toggles are available for the current session.
3. Enable disable-spacebar behavior
Turn on the setting that disables TradingView's default spacebar action, then test by pressing space on a chart.
4. Save your workflow defaults
Keep this setting enabled as your default so your symbol focus remains stable while charting.
Troubleshooting
- If spacebar still changes symbols, refresh TradingView and reopen the extension popup to confirm the toggle is active.
- Make sure TradingView language is set to English because shortcut behavior depends on English key mappings.
- If another extension captures spacebar first, temporarily disable conflicting extensions and retest.
Related shortcuts
Use these related guides to build a complete keyboard-first TradingView workflow.
FAQ
Is disable-spacebar available on the free plan?
Yes. Disable-spacebar behavior is available in the forever free plan.
Does this change TradingView itself?
No. It changes keyboard behavior through the extension layer in your browser session.
Can I re-enable default behavior later?
Yes. You can toggle the setting on or off at any time in the extension popup.
Ready to speed up your TradingView workflow?
Install the extension and apply this shortcut flow directly on your charting setup.