How to set pop up for new mail in outlook

To set up a pop-up notification for new mail in Outlook, you can follow these steps:

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

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Options" and then select "Mail" from the left-hand menu.
3. Scroll down to the "Notifications" section.
4. Check the box next to "Play a sound when new mail arrives" and/or "Show an envelope icon in the notification area" to enable notifications.
5. You can also choose to display a pop-up notification by checking the box next to "Show notifications for new mail".
6. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 2: Using Outlook's "Alerts" feature

1. Open Outlook and go to the "View" menu.
2. Click on "View Settings" and then select "Alerts" from the left-hand menu.
3. Click on the "New Alert" button.
4. In the "Alert" dialog box, select the type of alert you want to set up (e.g. "New Mail").
5. Choose the sound and/or visual notification you want to use.
6. Set the frequency of the alert (e.g. "Every minute", "Every 5 minutes", etc.).
7. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 3: Using a third-party add-in

There are several third-party add-ins available that can provide pop-up notifications for new mail in Outlook. Some popular options include:

• Outlook Notify: This add-in provides customizable notifications for new mail, including pop-up alerts and sounds.
• NotifyMe: This add-in provides customizable notifications for new mail, including pop-up alerts, sounds, and visual effects.
• Outlook Pop-Up: This add-in provides customizable pop-up notifications for new mail, including the ability to customize the notification text and sound.

To install a third-party add-in, follow these steps:

1. Go to the add-in's website and download the installation file.
2. Run the installation file and follow the prompts to install the add-in.
3. Restart Outlook to activate the add-in.
4. Configure the add-in's settings to customize the notification behavior.

Note: Be sure to only install add-ins from reputable sources to avoid potential security risks.