Open Notifications in Microsoft Teams: Main or New Window

Notifications and links in Microsoft Teams can open inside either the main app window or a separate pop-out window based on your personal preference. The “Open notifications in” setting controls where incoming messages and shared links appear when you click them.

Choosing the main window keeps all your chats and calls in one place. Setting them to open in a new window stops your current work from getting hidden behind new chats. You can change this behavior in just a few clicks inside the Microsoft Teams settings menu.

Open incoming notifications and links in the main or a new window

New chats, calls, or links can open in the main app window or a separate pop-out window. This setting is part of the broader Microsoft Teams notification configuration, helping important updates appear according to personal preference.

Here is how to change the behavior.

Open the Start menu ⊞ and select Microsoft Teams from the app list. The main application window appears immediately, though launching from the Taskbar 🖥️ or Taskbar overflow works just as well.

Pinning the app to the Taskbar or Taskbar overflow provides faster access.

Opening the Teams application initially presents the mini window view.

Inside the full Teams window, click the Settings and more ( …) button next to the profile picture and select Settings from the dropdown menu.

Select the General tab on the left side of the Settings page. Look under “Opening content in Teams windows” on the right side to review the available choices:

• Main window
• New window

That completes the process.

Tailoring where notifications appear keeps the workspace organized and cuts down on screen clutter.

• With the new Microsoft Teams app, you can choose whether incoming notifications and links open in the main window or a new one, offering a more tailored user experience.
• Following the steps within the app's settings lets you customize how notifications and links open, creating a smoother workflow.