How to enable default new mail sounds on outlook

To enable default new mail sounds on Outlook, you can follow these steps:

For Outlook 2016 and later versions:

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" tab.
  2. Click on "Options" and then select "Mail" from the left-hand menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Sounds" section.
  4. Check the box next to "Play a sound when new mail arrives".
  5. Choose the sound you want to play from the dropdown menu or click on "Browse" to select a custom sound file.
  6. Click "OK" to save your changes.

For Outlook 2013 and earlier versions:

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" tab.
  2. Click on "Options" and then select "Mail" from the left-hand menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Other" section.
  4. Check the box next to "Play a sound when new mail arrives".
  5. Choose the sound you want to play from the dropdown menu or click on "Browse" to select a custom sound file.
  6. Click "OK" to save your changes.

For Outlook Web App (OWA):

  1. Log in to your Outlook Web App account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings".
  3. Scroll down to the "Mail" section.
  4. Click on "Notifications" and then toggle the switch next to "Play a sound when new mail arrives" to the "On" position.
  5. Choose the sound you want to play from the dropdown menu or click on "Browse" to select a custom sound file.
  6. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Note: If you're using Outlook on a mobile device, the steps may vary depending on the device and operating system you're using.