Outlook Tip of the Month: Desktop Alerts

October 4, 2007

To: UCOP Community:
From: Tara Brant, Manager, IR&C Technology Service Desk

A Desktop Alert is the blue rectangle that appears on your screen every time a new e-mail message arrives. Some people find it very useful; others think it’s annoying.

You can change how it’s displayed--how long it remains on the screen and how transparent it is. You can adjust where it appears on the screen location; simply drag the alert to another position. And you can turn it off entirely, if you want.

To change how the Desktop Alert is displayed:

1. Go to Tools and then Options.
2. Under the Preferences tab, click E-mail Options.

3. Click on the Advanced E-mail Options button,
4. Then click on the Desktop Alert Settings button.

5. Now adjust the settings to suit your preferences.

To stop receiving the Desktop Alert:

1. Go to Advanced E-mail Options.
2. Uncheck the box next to Display a New Mail Desktop Alert.

If you have questions about this tip or any other Outlook feature, please contact the IR&C; TechDesk at 987-0457 or TechDesk@ucop.edu.