Open Notifications in Microsoft Teams: Main or New Window
Notifications in Microsoft Teams (the chat and meeting app) open in either your main app window or a separate pop-out window based on your preferences. 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, and you can change this behavior in a few clicks inside the Microsoft Teams settings menu.
Click the Bell icon in the top-right corner of the Microsoft Teams app. This icon consolidates all your activity alerts, including missed messages and mentions. You can access this notification feed anytime to review important updates.
Open incoming notifications and links in the main or a new window
Microsoft Teams notifications settings let you choose whether incoming chats, calls, and web links open inside the main app window or in a separate pop-out window. Changing this helps you keep your workflow organized so you do not lose track of active conversations when a new alert pops up.
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.
Click the three dots (...) next to your profile picture in the top right, then select Settings.
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
Adjusting this setting keeps your workspace organized and stops windows from piling up.
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.
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