Outlook audible email notification

To set up audible email notifications in Outlook, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in audio notifications

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Options > Mail.
2. Under Play sounds, select the Play a sound checkbox.
3. Choose the sound you want to play from the dropdown menu or click Browse to select a custom sound file.
4. Click OK to save the changes.

Method 2: Using a third-party add-in

1. Install a third-party add-in like Outlook Audio Notification or Audio Alerts for Outlook.
2. Follow the add-in's installation instructions and configure the settings as desired.

Method 3: Using a script

1. Open the Visual Basic Editor in Outlook by pressing Alt + F11 or navigating to Developer > Visual Basic.
2. In the Editor, create a new module by clicking Insert > Module.
3. Paste the following code into the module:

   Private Sub Application_ItemLoad(ByVal item As Object)
    If TypeOf item Is MailItem Then
        If item.Unread Then
            ' Play a sound
            System.Media.SystemSounds.Beep.Play()
        End If
    End If
   End Sub

4. Save the module by clicking File > Save.
5. Close the Editor and restart Outlook.

Tips and Variations

• You can customize the audio notification by changing the sound file or adding more sounds to the dropdown menu.
• You can also set up different audio notifications for different types of emails, such as unread emails or emails from specific senders.
• If you're using a script, you can modify the code to play a different sound or perform other actions when an email is received.
• Some add-ins may offer more advanced features, such as customizable notification sounds or the ability to play notifications on specific devices.