notification on webmail outlook

Question

how to add notification on webmail outlook. could not find any option on web outlook

Answer 1

Hello, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

Do you mean user email notifications or developer API notifications in Outlook Web?

If you would like to turn on email notifications in Outlook Web, (user email notifications),

Paste the link below into your browser’s address bar and press Enter:

https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/options/general/notifications

Or, you can navigate manually:

Go to Settings > General > Notifications in Outlook.com on the web.

From there, you can turn on notifications for incoming Outlook emails, calendar events, and documents.

Let me know if you still need more help.

Answer 2

To add notifications in Outlook on the web, you can use the addAsync method provided by the Outlook JavaScript API. This method allows you to add a notification to an item. Here are the key points to consider:

1. Types of Notifications: You can create different types of notifications such as ErrorMessage, InformationalMessage, InsightMessage, and ProgressIndicator.
2. Limitations: In Outlook on the web, you can add a maximum of five notifications per message. If you try to add more, it will return an error. Additionally, only one InsightMessage notification is allowed per add-in on a mail item.
3. Notification Properties: Each notification requires a unique identifier, an icon, and a message. You can also include a dismiss action to close the notification.
4. Usage: Ensure that you are in the correct mode (Compose or Read) when trying to add notifications.

If you are not seeing options for notifications, make sure you are using the correct API and that your add-in is properly configured to support notifications.