How do I turn on notifications for folders in Outlook?

We show you how to enable or disable the email notification box that appears in the Windows Taskbar whenever you receive a new message in Microsoft Outlook.

Note: This post is to enable or disable the notification box. For the sound notification, see our postTurn Mail Notification Sound On/Off in Outlook 2016

Fix 1: Outlook Setting

1. In Outlook, select the File menu.
2. Select Options.
3. Choose the Mail option in the left pane.
4. Scroll down to the Message arrival section. Check the Display a Desktop Alert box if you want a notification box to appear when you receive an email. Uncheck it if you dont want a notification box to appear. You can also choose Show an envelope icon in the taskbar if you wish.
   
   

Fix 2 Windows Notification Settings

1. Right-click a blank area on the taskbar, then select Taskbar settings.
   
   
2. Scroll down to the area that says Notification area and choose the Select which icons appear on the taskbar.
   
   
3. Look for Microsoft Outlook entry. There may be several, but look for the one that says Microsoft Outlook You have new unread e-mail messages. and toggle it to the On position to enable it. Turn it Off to disable it.