> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://tacotrade.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://tacotrade.gitbook.io/docs/trading-101/knowledge-base.md).

# Knowledge Base

The Taco terminal combines AI-driven trading tools with a familiar layout for manual and automated control.Below is a quick guide to every key element on your screen — what it means, when to use it, and what to watch for: 

#### [Margin Mode ](/docs/trading-101/margin-mode-cross-isolated.md) 

Choose how your funds back open positions.

#### [Leverage](/docs/trading-101/leverage-e.g.-20.md) 

Control larger positions with smaller capital.

#### [Position Mode - One Way](/docs/trading-101/position-mode-one-way.md) 

Select whether you hold one direction per pair or both long and short at once.

#### [Order Type - Market / Limit/ Pro](/docs/trading-101/order-type-market-limit-pro.md) 

Decide how your trades execute — instantly, at a set price, or with advanced stop orders.

#### [Direction - Buy/ Long & Sell / Short](/docs/trading-101/direction-buy-long-and-sell-short.md) 

Go long to profit from price increases, or short to profit from drops.

#### [Liqudation](/docs/trading-101/liqudation.md)

Learn how positions close automatically when margin runs out — and how to avoid it.

#### [Quick Tips for New Users ](/docs/trading-101/quick-tips-for-new-users.md) 

Start small, use stop-losses, and test different order types to understand your edge.