How to get outlook to show new mail icon

The classic "new mail" icon!

To get Outlook to show the new mail icon, follow these steps:

Method 1: Enable the "Show new mail icon" option

  1. Open Outlook and go to File > Options > Mail.
  2. Scroll down to the Message arrival section.
  3. Check the box next to Show new mail icon.
  4. Click OK to save the changes.

Method 2: Check your notification settings

  1. Open Outlook and go to File > Options > Mail.
  2. Scroll down to the Notifications section.
  3. Make sure the New email notifications option is enabled.
  4. If you want to receive notifications for specific types of emails (e.g., emails from specific senders or with specific keywords), you can customize the notification settings by clicking on the Edit button next to New email notifications.

Method 3: Check your system tray settings

  1. Right-click on the Outlook icon in the system tray (near the clock).
  2. Select Properties.
  3. In the Outlook Properties window, click on the Notifications tab.
  4. Make sure the Show new mail icon option is enabled.

Method 4: Check for updates

  1. Ensure you're running the latest version of Outlook.
  2. Check for updates by going to File > Office Account > Update Options > Update Now.

If none of these methods work, you can try restarting Outlook or checking for any add-ins that might be interfering with the new mail icon.