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:
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" tab.
- Click on "Options" and then select "Mail" from the left-hand menu.
- Scroll down to the "Sounds" section.
- Check the box next to "Play a sound when new mail arrives".
- Choose the sound you want to play from the dropdown menu or click on "Browse" to select a custom sound file.
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
For Outlook 2013 and earlier versions:
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" tab.
- Click on "Options" and then select "Mail" from the left-hand menu.
- Scroll down to the "Other" section.
- Check the box next to "Play a sound when new mail arrives".
- Choose the sound you want to play from the dropdown menu or click on "Browse" to select a custom sound file.
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
For Outlook Web App (OWA):
- Log in to your Outlook Web App account.
- Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings".
- Scroll down to the "Mail" section.
- Click on "Notifications" and then toggle the switch next to "Play a sound when new mail arrives" to the "On" position.
- Choose the sound you want to play from the dropdown menu or click on "Browse" to select a custom sound file.
- 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.