TradingView Shortcuts: The Complete Guide to Speed Up Your Charts, Analysis, and Trades

TradingView shortcuts are like having a secret superpower for your charts. They let you fly through your analysis, switch tools, apply indicators, and even place orders without ever needing to reach for your mouse. It's all about keeping your hands on the keyboard and your eyes on the price action, which honestly makes trading feel smoother and way more precise.

This guide gathers the most practical TradingView keyboard shortcuts you'll actually use. We'll also cover some pro tips and how to set everything up, so you can work faster, with fewer misclicks, and stay completely focused.

Who will find this most helpful

• Day traders and scalpers: For when every second and every tick counts.
• Swing and position traders: Perfect for building clean, consistent analysis routines.
• Analysts and content creators: A massive time-saver for annotating and sharing your chart ideas.

A Quick Compatibility Note

Just so you know, TradingView's shortcuts work on both the web version and the desktop app. They're designed to work across Windows, macOS, and Linux, though you'll notice a small difference in the modifier keys.

Here's the simple rule to remember:

Platform	Primary Modifier Key
Windows & Linux	Ctrl
macOS	Cmd

If a shortcut exists for multiple platforms, just use Cmd if you're on a Mac, and Ctrl for Windows or Linux.

One more helpful tip: some shortcuts only work when the chart itself is in focus. If you press a key combination and nothing happens, just click anywhere on the chart area once and try again.

You can always find the full, official list of shortcuts inside TradingView itself by checking the "Keyboard shortcuts" section in the in-app Help menu.

A Quick Note from Us

Just so you know, the specific key mappings on TradingView can sometimes shift with new updates or look a little different depending on your chart layout.

The best way to be sure of your setup is to pull up the official keyboard shortcuts panel right inside the TradingView app. That way, you can confirm everything and even create your own custom shortcuts to really find your rhythm.

The tips we're sharing next are designed to be super practical and work for most traders, aiming to stay relevant through 2025.

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Your Quick Guide to Keyboard Modifiers

If you've ever tried to follow a tutorial for a keyboard shortcut and gotten confused by the different keys for Mac and Windows, you're not alone! It can be a little tricky until you get the hang of it.

To make things super simple, here's a quick guide to what those common modifier keys mean on each system. You can think of this as your translation table.

Modifier	Mac Key	Windows Key
Ctrl	Cmd	Ctrl
Alt	Option	Alt
Shift	Shift	Shift

Bookmark this page, and you'll never have to guess again. Happy shortcutting

Your Go-To Guide for Core Navigation Shortcuts

Learning a few key shortcuts is like finding the secret passages in your favorite app—it just makes everything faster. Here are the ones you'll use all the time to move around smoothly.

Action	Shortcut
Open Quick Search (for symbols, screens, commands)	Ctrl + K
Open Indicators	/
Save Chart Layout	Ctrl + S
Undo / Redo	Ctrl + Z / Ctrl + Y
Toggle Maximize Chart (focus mode)	Alt + Enter (or Alt + Click)
Switch Between Charts (in multi-chart layouts)	Tab (needs accessibility option enabled)
Reverse Switch Between Charts	Shift + Tab
Zoom In/Out	Mouse wheel or +/- keys
Pan	Click-drag on chart background

Here's a pro tip: Think of Quick Search (Ctrl + K) as your magic wand. It's the fastest way to do almost anything—jump to a symbol, pull up a specific indicator, change your timeframe, or run a command—all without ever touching a menu. It's a real game-changer.

Master Your Chart in Seconds: Symbol, Timeframe, and Layout Tips

Ever feel like you're fumbling with menus when you should be analyzing a trade? Here's how to navigate your charts faster, using simple keyboard shortcuts that feel like second nature.

Quick Navigation Shortcuts

Think of your keyboard as a direct remote control for your chart. When the chart is selected (just click on it first), you can do all this:

• Change Symbol: Just type the ticker symbol directly. It's that easy.
• Change Timeframe: Type the number and unit. For example:
  • 5 for a 5-minute chart
  • 60 for a 1-hour chart
  • D for a daily chart
  • W for a weekly chart
• Cycle Through Your Go-To Timeframes: Use the comma (,) and period (.) keys to move backward and forward through a list of your saved favorite timeframes. It's like flipping through TV channels.
• Apply Favorite Timeframes Instantly: For the ultimate speed, assign your most-used timeframes to custom hotkeys in the shortcuts panel. This is a game-changer.

Scale and View Adjustments

Need a different perspective on the price action? These quick toggles have you covered.

• Toggle Log Scale: Press L
• Toggle Auto Scale: Press A
• Reset Chart Scale: Just double-click anywhere on the price scale (the vertical axis) or the time scale (the horizontal axis). It's the fastest way to get back to a standard view.
• Toggle Session/Extended Hours (if your data supports it): Hold the Alt key and click the session icon. You can also map this to a custom key if you check this often.

How I Set Up My Workflow

Setting this up takes two minutes and saves you hours. Here's how different traders might use it:

• For Intraday Scalpers: Map keys for 1, 3, 5, 15, and 60 to jump directly to the 1m, 3m, 5m, 15m, and 1h timeframes. You can switch your entire view with a single tap, without ever taking your hands off the keyboard.

• For Swing Traders: Map your big-picture timeframes like 1D, 1W, and 1M to easy-to-remember keys. Then, use the , and . keys to quickly cycle between them to check the long-term trend and your entry point.

Master Your Charts with These Drawing & Annotation Shortcuts

Tired of your chart looking messy while you fumble with the tools? Getting your drawings and annotations just right shouldn't be a chore. Here's a straightforward guide to the keyboard shortcuts that will make you faster and your charts cleaner.

Think of these as your secret weapons for marking up structure, noting ideas, and planning trades without breaking your flow.

Your Go-To Shortcut Cheat Sheet

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Crosshair	Alt + C (or just move your mouse off the tools)
Lock/Unlock All Drawing Tools	Ctrl + L
Hide/Show All Drawings	Ctrl + H
Hide/Show All Indicators	Ctrl + I
Erase Last Drawing	Ctrl + Z (Good ol' Undo)
Erase All Drawings on Chart	Ctrl + Alt + Backspace (or use the right-click menu)
Duplicate Selected Drawing	Ctrl + D
Snap to OHLC (get perfect price levels)	Hold Shift while placing points
Constrain Angles (for perfect 0, 45, or 90-degree lines)	Hold Shift while drawing lines

Supercharge Your Workflow

Beyond the basics, you can really speed things up by setting up your favorite tools. Use the favorite toolbar and assign custom hotkeys to the tools you use most.

Great tools to assign hotkeys to:

• For Structure & Levels: Trend Line, Horizontal Ray, Horizontal Line, Parallel Channel
• For Analysis & Highlighting: Fibonacci Retracement, Rectangle, Path, Arrow
• For Notes & Freehand: Brush, Text/Note/Callout, Measure tool

Here's a neat trick: Use the Shift key for both Snap and Constrain to get those perfect, clean levels and angles—it's a game-changer for drawing structure and channels. And if you need parallel structure, just draw one line and then use Ctrl + D to duplicate it in seconds. It's that easy.

Your Shortcut to Smarter Charts

Think of indicators as your trading co-pilot. They're there to give you extra insight, but you don't want them cluttering your screen when you need to focus. Here's how to manage them effortlessly.

Quick-Access Commands

Action	How To Do It
Open the Indicators Menu	Press /
Hide or Show All Indicators	Press Ctrl + I (or Cmd + I on Mac)
Toggle a Single Indicator On/Off	Click the little eye icon next to its name in the list

Your Custom Trading Setups (Templates)

This is where you save serious time. You can save your entire chart layout—your favorite combination of indicators—as a template. Then, assign a custom hotkey to it for instant recall.

Imagine this: you have one key for a "Clean" view (maybe just price action and volume) and another key for your "Full Analysis" setup (packed with all your EMAs and oscillators). With one press, you can switch between a decluttered chart for making decisions and a detailed one for analysis. For a complete guide on managing indicator clutter, check out How to Turn Off Indicators on TradingView: Complete 2025 Guide to Clean Charts.

How to set it up:

1. Open the Indicators Dialog (press /) and set up your chart just how you like it.
2. Save that layout as a template and give it a name (e.g., "Trend Spotter," "Mean Reversion").
3. Bind that template to a custom hotkey in your settings.

A Real-Life Workflow

Let's say you want to add some EMAs to see the trend.

1. Press / to open the menu.
2. Type "EMA" and hit Enter. It's on your chart in seconds.
3. When you're ready to place a trade, hit your "Clean" template hotkey. All the extra indicators vanish, leaving you with a clear price chart to execute your plan.

Master Your Trading Watchlist with These Simple Shortcuts

Trying to keep up with a bunch of moving stock tickers can feel overwhelming. But what if you could navigate your watchlist as smoothly as you scroll through your favorite app? These keyboard shortcuts are total game-changers for moving around quickly and staying efficient.

Think of these as your secret handshake for faster trading:

Action	Shortcut
Next Symbol	Down Arrow or Space
Previous Symbol	Up Arrow or Shift + Space
Select All Symbols	Ctrl + A
Multi-select Symbols	Shift + Up/Down Arrow
Add Ticker to Watchlist	Alt + W
Rename, Tag, or Sort	Right-click context menu; use type-to-rename

Here's how to make these shortcuts really work for you: Instead of having one giant, messy watchlist, try creating a few focused ones. You could have a "Focus Today" list for your main trades, a "Swing Core" list for longer-term holds, and an "Earnings This Week" list to track upcoming volatility. When building your swing list, incorporating momentum tools like the Williams Percent Range Indicator: Master This Powerful TradingView Momentum Tool in 2025 can help identify potential entry points.

Once you have these specialized lists, using the up and down arrows to cycle through them becomes a super-fast way to scan premarket or postmarket action without getting distracted. It's like having a dedicated control panel for each part of your strategy.

Master Your Trading Platform with These Keyboard Shortcuts

Ever feel like you're fumbling around your trading platform when a fast-moving market appears? I've been there. Learning a few key shortcuts can totally change your game, making you faster and more precise.

Think of these as your secret weapons for getting orders in before you second-guess yourself.

Here's a quick-reference table for the most common actions:

Action	Shortcut
Place Market Buy	Shift + B
Place Market Sell	Shift + S
Place Limit Order	Click on Depth of Market (DOM) price cell
Place Limit Buy	Shift + Alt + B
Place Limit Sell	Shift + Alt + S
Place Stop Order (via DOM)	Ctrl + Click DOM cell
Center DOM Data	Shift + Alt + C
Toggle Trading Panel	Assign a custom key for quick access
Modify Orders on Chart	Drag lines; hold Shift for finer steps

A Few Pro Tips to Keep You Safe

Speed is great, but control is better. Before you go all-in with these hotkeys, keep two things in mind:

1. Skip the Confirmation Pop-ups (Carefully): You can usually find a setting like "Ask on order submit" to turn off those annoying "Are you sure?" dialogs. This makes you faster, but only do this if you're absolutely confident and your broker or personal risk plan allows it. A mistaken click can happen in a heartbeat.

2. Practice First: Seriously, don't learn these with real money on the line. Use a paper trading account to get the muscle memory down. It's super easy to place an accidental order if you think you're typing in a quantity box but the chart is actually selected.

Trust me, taking a little time to practice these will make your trading feel much smoother.

Setting Up Your Trading Alerts and Risk Controls

Getting your alerts set up right is like having a reliable assistant watching the charts for you. Here's how to make it all work smoothly.

Quick Actions for Your Workflow:

• See All Open Alerts: Map a custom hotkey to pop open the alerts dialog instantly.
• Create a Price Alert Fast: Just put your cursor where you want the alert and press Alt + A (if you've mapped it) or right-click and select "Add Alert."
• Open Your Alert Manager: Assign a dedicated key to toggle the alert manager on and off.
• Manage Active Alerts: You can snooze or dismiss alerts directly from the little cards that pop up, or use the manager for more control—keyboard navigation makes it super quick.

A Smarter Risk Management Workflow:

To really cut down on noise and focus on what matters, a little prep work goes a long way.

• Set Up Alert Templates in Advance: Don't wait for the moment to hit. Pre-build templates for the setups you watch most, like:

  • Key Level Breakouts
  • Retests of Support or Resistance
  • Trendline Touches
  • Tests of Session Highs or Lows

• Choose the Right Trigger: This is the secret to avoiding alert fatigue.

  • Use "Only once" for level breaks. You only need to be told once that price has hit your target.
  • Use "Once per bar" (or candle) for momentum or pattern alerts that might trigger multiple times as a move develops.

This way, your alerts work for you, not the other way around.

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Essential Layouts and Shortcuts

Tired of clicking through a dozen menus just to get set up for the day? Here are the simple keyboard shortcuts and layout ideas that make navigating your charts feel effortless.

Your Daily Shortcut Cheat Sheet

Action	Shortcut
Save Your Layout	Ctrl + S (or Cmd + S on Mac)
Duplicate a Chart or Tab	Right-click the tab > "Duplicate"
Cycle Through Charts in a Layout	Tab / Shift + Tab
Toggle Fullscreen on a Chart	Alt + Enter
Move Objects Between Charts	Copy and paste between charts that are synchronized
Link Symbols & Timeframes	Use color linking and hotkeys to sync changes across all panels

Putting It All Together: Real-World Layouts

Once you have the shortcuts down, you can build layouts that match how you actually trade. Here are a few ideas that work really well in practice:

• For the Day Trader: Try a 4-panel setup. Keep an eye on the overall market (like an index), the stock leading the move, your target stock, and a higher-timeframe chart for context. You can then quickly cycle through your watchlist using the Space or Down Arrow key.

• For the Swing Trader: A clean 2-panel layout is often perfect. Link a Daily and a Weekly chart so the symbol changes on both, and map your 1, 5, 15, D, and W keys to quickly jump between timeframes.

• For Options & Futures Traders: Create a focused workspace with one price chart, the Depth of Market (DOM)/Time & Sales, and an order ticket. The real power comes from mapping dedicated buy/sell hotkeys, so you can act fast without taking your eyes off the screen.

Mastering Your Chart's View: Data, Scale & Precision

Think of these as your quick-adjust knobs for getting your chart to look just right. Once you set these up, moving around and analyzing data becomes second nature.

Here's your cheat sheet for the most common view adjustments:

Action	How To Do It
Toggle Data Window	Assign a hotkey
Toggle Value/Scale Precision	Use price scale settings; bind a key for quick access
Toggle Log vs Linear	Press L
Toggle Percent/Price Scale	Right-click the scale; consider a custom key
Reset Scale	Double-click the price scale

A Few Pro Tips for Precision

Getting the scale right is everything for accurate reading.

• For tricky charts: If you're looking at a thinly traded asset or a super small timeframe, the auto-scale toggle (hit A) is your best friend. It instantly reframes the chart after you've zoomed in too far.
• Measure everything: Don't just eyeball it. Use the Measure tool to get the exact size of a price move and the time between key pivot points. It takes the guesswork out of your analysis.

Mastering the Pine Script Editor: Your Shortcut to Better TradingView Scripts

Getting comfortable with the Pine Script editor is like learning the shortcuts on your favorite video game—it makes everything faster and smoother. Here's a straightforward guide to the key commands and a simple workflow that will save you a ton of time.

First up, let's look at the essential hotkeys. These are your best friends for writing and testing code quickly.

Action	Shortcut / Method
Open/Close the Editor	Assign a hotkey
Run or Update Your Script	Ctrl + Enter (with editor focused)
Comment/Uncomment Code	Ctrl + /
Find Text	Ctrl + F
Find and Replace Text	Ctrl + H
Open/Close the Strategy Tester	Assign a hotkey

A Smooth Developer Workflow

Once you have the shortcuts down, you can build a really efficient routine. The goal is to test your ideas and see the results on your chart as quickly as possible.

Here's what I do:

• Bind the important actions: Set up hotkeys for "Add to chart," "Remove from chart," and "Save script." This lets you test a change, see it, remove it, tweak the code, and test again in just a few seconds.
• Use separate layouts: This is a game-changer. Keep one TradingView layout with just the editor and a clean chart for development. Then, have another layout for your actual trading that's free of all your experimental scripts. It really helps cut down on the clutter and keeps you focused. For example, you could code your own version of the What is Know Sure Thing (KST) Indicator? Complete Guide for TradingView Traders to customize its signals.

If you want to take your efficiency to the next level, Pineify offers a powerful visual editor that eliminates the need for memorizing shortcuts altogether. You can build complex indicators and strategies through an intuitive point-and-click interface, generating error-free Pine Script code without ever touching the keyboard. It's perfect for traders who want to create custom trading tools quickly while maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Make TradingView Your Own: A Guide to Custom Shortcuts

Tired of clicking through menus while the market moves? Setting up your own keyboard shortcuts in TradingView is like giving yourself a superpower. It lets you execute actions in a fraction of the time, so you can focus on the charts. Here's how to get it set up smoothly.

Getting Started

First, you need to find the shortcut settings. You can either:

• Go to the Help menu at the top and select Keyboard Shortcuts.
• Or, use the Command Palette (usually by pressing Ctrl+/ or Cmd+/) and type "Keyboard Shortcuts" to jump right there.

Tips for a Smooth Setup

• Keep it Simple: For the things you do all the time—like toggling drawings or indicators—try to map them to a single key (like Q or W) without needing to hold Ctrl or Shift. It's much faster.
• Avoid Bumps in the Road: Some keys might already be used by your computer's operating system (like Cmd + Space for Spotlight on Mac). Check for these conflicts and either change the TradingView shortcut or adjust your system's one to avoid them.
• Take Your Settings Anywhere: If you use TradingView on multiple computers, make sure to save your hotkey profile and sync it with your TradingView account. Your perfect setup will be waiting for you wherever you log in.

To give you some inspiration, here's an example of a logical key mapping many traders find useful. It groups similar functions together for an intuitive flow.

Key	Action
Q	Toggle drawings visibility
W	Toggle indicators visibility
E	Favorite drawing tool 1 (Trend Line)
R	Favorite drawing tool 2 (Horizontal Ray)
T	Measure tool
A	Auto-scale
S	Save layout
D	Duplicate drawing
F	Fibonacci
G	Magnet toggle (for snapping)
Z/Y	Undo/Redo
1–6	Favorite timeframes

Productivity Playbooks

Finding a routine that works can make all the difference in your trading day. Here's a breakdown of the simple, step-by-step playbooks I use to stay focused and organized.

1) The Fast Pre-market Scan (5 Minutes)

This is my quick morning ritual to get a feel for the market before things get busy.

• I start by opening my main watchlist, which I've named "Focus Today."
• I use the Spacebar or Down Arrow to quickly cycle through the symbols. Hitting 5 or 15 lets me flip between the 5-minute and 15-minute charts to see both the immediate and near-term action.
• Next, I press / to add key indicators like the VWAP and the EMA 20/50. If a chart looks promising, I'll save it to a specific list, tag it for easy reference, and use the Shift key to draw clean, straight support and resistance levels.
• A quick Ctrl + S saves the chart, and I set alerts with a hotkey so I don't have to miss a potential move while I'm busy elsewhere.

2) Intraday Execution Mode

When it's time to trade, I eliminate all distractions and focus purely on price action.

• First, I maximize my active chart (Alt + Enter) to get a clear, full-screen view.
• I only use my pre-mapped buy (Shift + B) and sell (Shift + S) hotkeys when I'm completely ready. If I need to make a quick adjustment, I can drag the order line while holding Shift.
• After a volatile price move, I hit A to auto-scale the chart back to a comfortable view. For really extended runs, I'll press L to toggle a logarithmic scale on and off.
• Right before taking an entry, I toggle my chart to a "Clean PA" template that hides most indicators, helping me focus purely on the candlesticks.

3) Swing Planning (My Nightly Routine)

This evening session is for planning longer-term trades and understanding the bigger picture.

• I cycle through the daily (D), weekly (W), and monthly (M) timeframes using my mapped keys (like , and .).
• I draw out the market's structure using trend lines, and I often duplicate them to create parallel channels.
• To see the pure chart, I hide all indicators (Ctrl + I) and annotate my trading thesis directly on it. Then, I toggle the indicators back on to see if they confirm my idea.
• Finally, I save this analysis in a dedicated layout and set alert clusters for the week ahead, so I'm prepared for key levels being tested. For more advanced visual analysis, you might also consider the Ripster EMA Clouds Indicator: Simple Visual Trend Analysis for TradingView Trading.

Action	Hotkey/Shortcut
Cycle Timeframes	, / .
Maximize Chart	Alt + Enter
Buy Order	Shift + B
Sell Order	Shift + S
Auto-scale Chart	A
Toggle Log Scale	L
Hide/Show Indicators	Ctrl + I
Save Chart	Ctrl + S

Getting Your Shortcuts Working Again

Having trouble with a shortcut that just won't fire? Don't worry, it's usually a quick fix. Here are the most common issues and how to solve them.

• If your shortcut does nothing: Sometimes, the app just needs you to click back on the chart or graph to know you're talking to it. Give that a click to refocus, and then try the shortcut again.
• If a key combo is already used by your system: Browsers and operating systems have their own global hotkeys that can clash. The easiest fix is to change your shortcut to a more unique key combination in the app, or see if you can modify the conflicting hotkey in your computer's system settings.
• If your keyboard layout is different: If you're using a non-standard keyboard, some keys might be in a tricky spot. The solution is to simply rebind that shortcut to a key that's easier for you to reach.
• If something feels off after an update: New features can sometimes change how things are mapped. It's a good habit to quickly pop into the app's shortcuts panel, double-check your settings, and re-save your profile. This often clears up any confusion.

By tackling these common hiccups, you can get back to a smooth, fast workflow in no time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do TradingView shortcuts work the same on Mac and Windows? A: Yep, the core logic works exactly the same way. The main difference is that you'll usually swap the Ctrl key for the Cmd key on a Mac. Occasionally, a shortcut might clash with a built-in Mac command, but you can easily remap it if that happens.

Q: Can I place orders with hotkeys on every broker connection? A: Order hotkeys function within TradingView's own trading panel and DOM (Depth of Market), but they only work with brokers that support this feature. It's always a good idea to double-check your specific broker's setup and do a test run with paper trading before going live.

Q: How do I learn all shortcuts without memorizing? A: Don't try to learn them all at once! The best way is to use the built-in shortcuts panel as a quick reference. Start by mapping just 10–15 of the most useful ones to easy-to-reach keys. You'll be surprised how quickly your fingers learn them through daily use.

Q: Why won't my timeframe keys (like 5 or 60) change the chart? A: This usually happens because the chart isn't "focused." If you have a symbol selected in your watchlist or a text box active, your keystrokes are going there instead. Just click on the main chart area and try again.

Q: What are the best TradingView shortcuts for beginners? A: If you're just starting out, focus on these to make your life easier:

• / - Quickly add an indicator.
• Ctrl + S (or Cmd + S on Mac) - Save your chart layout.
• Ctrl + Z / Y - Your classic undo and redo.
• Space or the Arrow Keys - Cycle through your watchlist.
• Alt + Enter - Maximize a chart to full screen.
• A / L - Auto-fit the chart or lock the price scale.

Q: Can I sync my custom shortcuts across devices? A: Yes, absolutely. Once you're signed into your TradingView account, it automatically syncs your layout and all your settings, including your custom shortcuts. Just log in on a new device and give it a moment to load everything up.

Q: How do I quickly clean my chart to share or think clearly? A: For a super fast cleanup, map the "Hide all drawings" and "Hide all indicators" actions to single keys (like H and J). You can also create a "Clean" chart template with your preferred default settings for an instant reset.

Q: Is there a shortcut to replicate drawings across timeframes? A: You can use the Duplicate function (Ctrl + D) and copy/paste drawings between charts that are linked to the same symbol. Also, remember to check the visibility settings in the drawing's properties to make sure it's set to appear on all timeframes.

Your Action Plan: From Reading to Doing

Okay, you've got the knowledge. Now, let's make it second nature. Here's a simple plan to get these shortcuts flowing from your brain to your fingers without a second thought.

• Start small. Don't try to learn everything at once. Pick just 10 shortcuts from this guide that you use most often and assign them to single keys you can easily press without looking down.
• Build your setups. Create three separate keyboard layouts: one for scanning the markets, one for making trades, and one for reviewing your work. Keep each one super simple with only the hotkeys you absolutely need.
• Practice without pressure. Head into a paper trading account and drill these actions until they feel automatic. Only when you can do them without hesitation should you turn on live trading hotkeys.
• Make a cheat sheet. Want something you can glance at? Create your own "Top 20 Shortcuts" list, print it out, and stick it right next to your monitor.
• Share and compare. Talk about your favorite TradingView shortcut combinations with friends or your trading group. You'll probably pick up some new tricks and help create a set of shared best practices.