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Navigating Contract Specifications on MetaTrader and Alpari app 

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Understanding the contract specifications for trading instruments is crucial for informed decision-making in the forex market. This guide will walk you through the steps to view contract specifications on MetaTrader platforms across various devices - desktop, iOS, and Android. 

To check the Contract Specifications on MetaTrader Desktop: 

  1. Navigate to the 'Market Watch' window. 
  2. Right-click on the desired instrument. 
  3. Select 'Specification' from the context menu. 
  4. A pop-up window shows details for the selected instruments: Spread type, Contract size, Swap long and Swap short, trading hours, etc. 

To check Contract Specifications on MetaTrader for iOS: 

  1. Launch the MetaTrader app on your iOS device. 
  2. Tap on the 'Quotes' tab at the bottom. 
  3. Tap on the symbol and select 'Details' to view contract specifications. 

To check Contract Specifications on MetaTrader for Android: 

  1. Open the MetaTrader app on your Android device. 
  2. Navigate to the 'Quotes' tab at the bottom. 
  3. Tap on the symbol and select 'Properties' to view contract specifications. 

To check Contract Specifications in the Alpari app: 

  1. Launch the Alpari app on your device. 
  2. Navigate to the 'Trade' tab, which is the leftmost icon at the bottom of the screen. 
  3. This will display a list of available instruments. 
  • On an Android device, you need to tap on the three dots icon next to the instrument and choose the 'Information' option. 
  • On the iOS device, tap on the instrument name, then click on the 'Info' tab to view the contract specification. 

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