Turn off Notifications in Windows 11

How to Turn off Notifications in Windows 11

Windows devices have a range of system and app alerts that alert you to real-time events. Incoming VoIP calls, Outlook Calendar reminders, and regular Windows version update notifications can all seem equally urgent. However, this is not always the case; And even if it does, any user action that requires your attention can be easily delayed. Notifications can be especially inconvenient when you're at work or watching your favorite game or television show.

To avoid being bothered by these warnings, we recommend turning them off, temporarily hiding them, or enabling only the most essential ones. On this page, we will show you how to turn off computer notifications on Windows 11 PC.

How to Turn off Notifications in Windows 11
How to Turn off Notifications in Windows 11


How to turn off notifications in Windows 11

When you really need to pay attention, you need to know how to turn off all notifications on your computer. There is a notification center in charge of such mutations.


Step 1: Open the search box by pressing Windows + S and then select the "Notifications and Actions Settings" menu option.


Step 2: Turn off the "Notification" toggle key when the notification settings window appears, which is usually enabled by default. This turns off all alerts from apps and other sources, so you don't have to deal with them individually.


Step 3: Uncheck the "Offer suggestions on how I can set up my device" and the "Get tips and advice when I use Windows" options. This will block any additional notifications.


Step 4: Keep the focus support setting "off" so that it does not conflict with the permanent and complete silence of your system notifications.


How to dismiss notifications in Windows 11?

Instead of turning off all Windows alerts and pop-ups, it may be significantly easier to tactfully reject notifications in the desktop background.

You can do this in two ways: through the Action Center or by setting a notification deadline


Step 1: To open Action Center, press Win + A on your keyboard. There will be a white outline around any notifications if any. To turn off notifications, simply press the Dell key


Step 2: Alternatively, you can turn off notifications using a timer. In Windows 11, go to System Settings and look for "After Notification Timeout".


Step 3: Select the amount you want to have a notification on your screen from the "Dismiss notifications after this amount of time" drop-down option. The minimum time to have a notification on your screen is 5 seconds.


How to turn off notifications on specific apps in Windows 11?

For some applications it is possible to turn off notifications for others To turn off individual app notifications on Windows, follow these steps:


Step 1: Press Windows + S to open the search box and type "Choose which apps show notifications".


Step 2: Select the app you don't want to receive notifications from and toggle it off.


How to use Focus Help to temporarily hide notifications.

We recommend using Windows Focus Assist, an advanced power user function that is accessible from the Windows system tray, to get the benefits of computer notifications without too much interruption. This can reduce confusion by using an "automatic rule" to temporarily hide alerts.


Step 1: In the search box, type "Focus Assist Automatic Rules".


Step 2: Turn off the toggle switch for choices you don't need under the Auto Rules section under Focus Assistance.

Note: If you choose a quiet time in the evening, for example, you will not be bothered by anything other than priority communication. Similarly, when playing a game, you can limit all alerts to "alarms only". This option is especially useful when using full-screen software such as video streaming apps.


Step 3: Scroll down to the "Focus Help" section and select the "Preferences Only" or "Alarm Only" preferences button to define restrictions for the type of notifications you receive.


Step 4: The "Preferences only" option allows you to get notifications for important contacts and apps while turning off all other notifications.


Step 5: Finally, go to the list of apps in the priority list. You can add/remove apps based on whether you want to provide priority notifications.

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