> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.trada.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.trada.io/reference/conventions.md).

# Conventions

How Trada displays time, currency, numbers, and P\&L, plus the loading, empty, and error patterns you'll see across the app.

A reference for how Trada formats and labels things consistently across the app.

## Time & timezone

* Times are stored in **UTC**.
* Times display in **your timezone** when it's set on your profile, falling back to UTC otherwise.
* **"Today"** is based on your timezone.

## Currency

* Amounts display in **USD**.
* Money uses a `$` prefix and two decimals (for example `$1,284.50`), unless stated otherwise.

## Numbers

* **Percentages** show one decimal — for example `54.3%`.
* **P\&L always shows its sign** — `+120.45` for a gain, `-34.10` for a loss.
* **Win rate** is shown as a percentage.

## P\&L colour and labelling

* Gains are shown in green with a `+` sign; losses in red with a `-` sign; zero is neutral.
* The term **"P\&L"** is used consistently throughout the app and these docs.

## State patterns

You'll see the same patterns wherever data loads:

* **Loading** — a skeleton placeholder while data is fetched.
* **Empty** — a short title, a one-line description, and a primary action to get started.
* **Error** — an inline alert with a **Retry** option.

## Plans & permissions

Some actions are shown, hidden, or disabled based on your plan, and Free-plan screens may show an upgrade prompt. See [Plans & pricing](/plans-and-billing/plans-billing.md).

## Naming

Trada uses **"Accounts"** (not "Connections") for the trading accounts you link.

## Related

* [Formulas & metrics](/reference/formulas.md)
* [Glossary](/reference/glossary.md)