How to Manage Notifications in Messenger on Windows 11
Messenger notifications on Windows 11 pop up on your screen whenever friends or family call or message you. The Messenger Desktop app is a separate program from Facebook that lets you chat, call, and share files without opening a web browser.
You can turn these alerts completely on or off in Windows 11 to stop interruptions when you need quiet time. The app also lets you mute specific chats and hide message previews so other people cannot read your private messages on your screen.
Access Messenger settings in the desktop app to manage notifications. You can choose to turn all notifications off, or customize sounds and pop-ups for messages and calls to suit your needs.
Turn all notifications on or off in the Messenger app
Windows gives you total control over whether alerts stay active or turn completely off. Silence prevents incoming sounds and visual pop-ups from interrupting your workflow.
Here is how to manage those settings.
First, launch the app by clicking the Start menu and selecting it on the All Apps list.
Launch the program directly from the Taskbar or Taskbar overflow.
Click your profile image once the window opens, then select Preferences at the bottom left of your screen.
Select the Notifications tab on the left margin. Locate "Mute all notifications," then toggle the switch button below it to the On position to silence everything.
Restore alerts by toggling that same switch button to the Off position.
That completes the process.
Conclusion:
- In this article, we have detailed the steps to mute or unmute all notifications in the Messenger Desktop app on Windows.
- These instructions can help you manage notifications based on your current activities and needs.
- Feel free to use the comment section below to report any inaccuracies or provide additional insights.
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