Check off Annotation to switch chart image to drawing mode. Auto Refresh will be unchecked when drawing in effect as it will erase the drawings if it's left as check. So please do not check [Auto Refresh] or uncheck [Annotation] if you still want to see your drawing.
Select [Annotation Type] as either Vertical, Horizontal. etc. from the drop down menu
The text box next to the [Annotation Type] shows the Color Code (Hex number RRGGBB) where user can either type in your own number or click on to change the color using color panel. The chart will remember each chosen color for each [Annotation Type]
To draw Horizontal or Vertical Lines, move your mouse to the right position, then click mouse.
To draw Trend Lines, Free Style, Circle, Rectangle and Cross, move your mouse to start position, drag mouse (hold down mouse and move it around), then release hold
To draw Text, select Text from dropdown list, click mouse to where you want to type text, a text box will be displayed, clik on the box and start typing. Once done, press [Ctrl] + [Enter] key or click on somewhere else on the chart.
To DELETE the last drawn element, press "d" on your keyboard (you may need to click on the chart image first to have focus on the chart).
Right click mouse on the chart show a menu to save image to your local hard drive if you want to keep a copy of your chart and anotations.