How to Open Notifications in Microsoft Teams

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Why do this?

Sometimes you want your notifications to pop up in a separate window so you can keep working in your main app. Other times, you might want everything to stay inside the main window to keep your screen tidy. Changing this setting lets you choose what works best for your daily flow.

What happens when you are done?

Once you save these settings, every time you click a notification or a link, Teams will automatically open it exactly where you told it to. You won’t have to worry about windows cluttering your screen in a way you don’t like.

Here is how to change your preferences for opening content in Microsoft Teams.

Steps to update your notification settings

1. Open the Teams app. You can find it by clicking the Start menu and looking through your list of apps.
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4. You can also start the app from the Taskbar or Taskbar overflow.
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7. When the app opens, look for the three dots (…) near your profile picture at the top. Click them and select Settings.
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10. On the left side of the screen, click the General tab.
11. Look for the section called Opening content in Teams windows.
12. Choose either Main window or New window based on your preference.
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Note: Depending on your company’s security rules, you may need admin privileges to access certain advanced app configurations or to install updates for the application. If you are on a home computer, your standard account will usually have the permissions needed to change these settings.

Summary

The new Microsoft Teams app gives you control over how you view your notifications and links. By going into the General settings, you can decide if you want links to open in your main window or a separate window. This simple change helps you organize your workspace and keeps your tasks running smoothly.