How to get outlook mail notifications on desktop

To get Outlook mail notifications on your desktop, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in notification feature

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Options" and then select "Notifications" from the left-hand menu.
3. In the "Notifications" window, toggle the switch next to "Show notifications" to the "On" position.
4. You can also customize the notification settings by selecting the types of notifications you want to receive (e.g., new email, meeting reminders, etc.).
5. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 2: Using Windows 10's Action Center

1. Make sure you're running Windows 10.
2. Open the Action Center by clicking on the notification icon in the system tray (usually located in the bottom right corner of the screen).
3. Click on "Get notifications from these senders" and select "Outlook" from the list of available apps.
4. You can also customize the notification settings by clicking on the "Manage" button next to "Outlook" and selecting the types of notifications you want to receive.

Method 3: Using a third-party notification tool

1. Download and install a third-party notification tool, such as Notification Center or NotifyMe.
2. Configure the tool to monitor your Outlook account and receive notifications when new emails arrive.

Additional tips

• To customize the notification sound and appearance, go to the "Notifications" window in Outlook (Method 1) and click on the "Sound" and "Appearance" tabs.
• You can also set up Outlook to play a sound or display a notification when you receive a new email from a specific sender or with a specific subject line.
• If you're using Outlook on a Mac, you can set up notifications in the "Preferences" window under "Notifications".