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set outlook 2016 icon in taskbar indicate new unread emails in inbox

hi joe,

a desktop alert notification appears on desktop when receive new email message, meeting request, or task request. default, desktop alerts turned on.

the information displayed in desktop alert varies depending on item receive in your inbox.

to turn on or turn off alerts on desktop, please follow steps below:

  1. on the file tab, choose options > mail.
  2. under message arrival, select or clear the display desktop alert check box.

note: suppress other notifications such playing sounds, changing mouse pointer, or displaying envelope icon in taskbar, clear respective check boxes functions.

     3. change transparency of desktop alerts or how long they're visible, choose desktop alert settings.

tip:  if want keep desktop alert visible can take more time read it, rest pointer on alert before fades view.

feel free post should have further concerns.



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