How can I solve Outlook Notifications Not Working?

    • 6 posts
    November 14, 2022 1:51 AM EST

    If you are facing the Outlook Notifications Not Working issue, try to resolve the issue by following these. The first option is to check to see if the Microsoft Outlook application has permission to operate in the background. To accomplish this, navigate to Settings > Applications > Background apps, and then make sure that the Microsoft Outlook option is selected and turned on. If notifications are still not working, try restarting your device. Try uninstalling and reinstalling the Microsoft Outlook application if that doesn't work.

     

    • 676 posts
    October 20, 2023 9:27 AM EDT

    If Outlook notifications are not working as expected, it can be frustrating to miss important emails and appointments. Here are steps to help you troubleshoot and resolve Outlook notifications issues:

    1. Check Notification Settings in Outlook:
    Open Outlook.
    Go to "File" and select "Options."
    In the Outlook Options window, click "Mail" on the left sidebar.
    Under the "Message arrival" section, make sure the "Display a Desktop Alert" option is enabled.
    Also, check if the "Play a sound" option is enabled if you want to hear a notification sound.

    2. Review Windows Notification Settings:
    Ensure that notifications are enabled for Outlook in your Windows settings.
    Go to "Settings" > "System" > "Notifications & actions."
    Scroll down and find Microsoft Outlook in the list. Make sure notifications are turned on.

    3. Check the Focus Assist (formerly Quiet Hours) Settings:
    Windows has a feature called Focus Assist that can silence notifications during certain hours.
    Check if Focus Assist is enabled. If so, you can configure its settings to allow Outlook notifications.

    4. Restart Outlook:
    Sometimes, simply restarting Outlook can resolve notification issues. Close Outlook, wait a few seconds, and then reopen it.

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    Peter