Manage Outlook Notifications on Windows 11

This article explains the steps to enable or disable notifications for new emails and mentions the new Outlook app on Windows 11.

The new Outlook app in Windows 11 is a redesigned and updated version of the popular email and calendar management software. It has a modern user interface, and new features make it easier to stay on top of your emails and appointments.

The app has many features, including support for subscription management, email forwarding, setting default From address, backing up your mailbox, changing the reading pane, opening a new window for a message, language translations, turning text predictions on or off, switch primary account, sharing a calendar, changing language, date, and time format, public a calendar, show week numbers in Outlook calendar, deleting your search history, export your search history, add or remove events from emails to your Calendar, switch to dark mode, link preview, sound alerts for notifications, turn on or off notifications when Outlook is closed, and more.

When you choose to receive notifications in Outlook, you can also configure whether you want to be notified when a new email arrives or when you’re mentioned.

Enabling or disabling notifications for new emails and mentions in Outlook can help you manage your inbox more efficiently. Notifications can alert you to important emails or mentions so that you can respond promptly. On the other hand, disabling notifications can help you avoid distractions and stay focused on your work. It ultimately depends on your personal preferences and work habits.

Enable or disable notifications for new emails and mentions in Outlook

As mentioned, users can choose to be notified when a new email arrives or if they are mentioned in an email message.

Here’s how to enable or disable it.

First, open the Outlook app by clicking on its icon in the Start menu or searching for it in the taskbar search box.

Once Outlook is open, click on the Settings gear icon at the top right of the menu bar.

In the Settings sidebar, click General to open a sub-menu, then select Notification to open the settings.

Under the Notifications settings, look for the Notifications in Outlook section. You should now see a dropdown caret allowing you to enable or disable sounds for notifications.

(This assumes you have “Notification in Outlook” turned on.) If Notifications are not enabled, the settings below won’t have any effects.

If you are having issues with notifications, make sure Outlook notifications are enabled in your Windows Notification settings, Windows Focus settings are turned off, and Battery Saver is turned off to receive notifications.

Once Notification in Outlook is enabled, you can turn notifications for new emails and mentions on or off.

Select the “Mail” tile. Then, toggle the button switch to the Off position to disable notifications for new emails and mentions.

To enable notifications for new emails and mentions, toggle the switch button to the On position.

To turn on or off mentions in email separately, click on the “Mail” tile. Then, toggle the “Show in notifications pane” button under “Mentions” to the On or Off position.

You can exit the app when you’re done.

That should do it!

Conclusion

This guide covered the following key points:

• The new Outlook app in Windows 11 offers a modern user interface and streamlined features for efficient email and calendar management.
• The app provides various customizable options, including managing notifications for new emails and mentions, subscribing to email services, and more.
• Enabling or disabling notifications for new emails and mentions in Outlook can help users manage their inboxes more effectively.
• Users can choose to be notified when a new email arrives or when they are mentioned in an email message and can configure these preferences according to their work habits and personal preferences.
• Following the outlined steps, users can easily access the settings to enable or disable notifications for new emails and mentions in the Outlook app on Windows 11.

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