How do I place an order in TWS?

In the Mosaic layout:

1. Enter a symbol in the Order Entry panel. Alternatively, select a symbol in your Watchlist and the Order Entry Panel will load with the current bid and ask price for the instrument, along with your default quantity and order type.
2. Click BUY or SELL. Modify order parameters by clicking in a field and selecting or entering a new value. Find more advanced attributes in the Advanced panel.
3. Click SUBMIT to send the order to the exchange.

Your working order is displayed in the Orders tab of the Activity panel. You can edit an order any time before it fills.

In Classic TWS:

1. Enter a symbol into your Quote Monitor/Watchlist
2. Click the Ask to create a Buy order or the Bid to create a Sell order
3. On the Order line, modify the order parameters including Time in Force, Action, Quantity, Price, Order Type, and Destination
4. To transmit your order, click "Transmit" (or "T" if you have reduced the size of the Transmit field). 

Additional Information

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