Flashing Notifications for Teams

Anonymous
2023-06-02T17:11:56+00:00

Hi there,

I need to know is there a way I can get my computer to physically flash when I get a teams notification? I have ADHD and this accommodation would really help me to not miss calls in the workplace.

Please let me know ASAP,

Rachel

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-06-02T17:46:53+00:00

    Hello Rachel,

    There is a way to get your computer to flash when you get a Teams notification. You can customize your notification settings in Teams to include visual notifications.

    Here's how:

    1. Open Microsoft Teams on your computer.
    2. Click on your profile picture and select "Settings" in the menu.
    3. In the "Settings" panel, click "Notifications".
    4. At the top of the Notifications are three options, all of which can be turned off. The first option is "Show message preview". The second option is "Banner and email". The third option is "Feed only". Select "Banner and email".
    5. Scroll down to the "Visual notifications" section and turn on "Flash taskbar icon for notifications".

    This will make your computer flash when you receive a Teams notification.

    Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/mana...

    You may also check this: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-...

    I hope this helps!

    Kind regards,

    Jayzar

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-07-31T23:09:16+00:00

    I don't see the same options in the new version of Teams - how can I turn on the flashing taskbar?

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-08-03T23:22:45+00:00

    same issue for me. The "Visual notifications" section to turn on "Flash taskbar icon for notifications" appears to be gone now. None of the notification options account for the flashing taskbar icon option.

    this option was clearly removed during an update by microsoft

    Microsoft, is there any way to get the flashing notifications back on the taskbar for MS Teams? A lot of professionals depend on it to not miss notifications. losing this feature is costing some of us time and money.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-10-25T20:40:01+00:00

    I REALLY need this too. When someone messages me and I can't get to it right away, I like the flashing reminder. The new teams lost this option.

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