Hello kathy whitney, welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.
It sounds like you’re referring to permission prompts or notification banners not appearing on screen, such as when an app or website asks for permission and nothing shows up.
In many cases, these permission prompts only appear once. If they were previously dismissed or denied, Windows will not show the on‑screen prompt again, and the permission has to be re‑enabled manually.
You can check the basics first:
In Windows:
- Go to Settings > System > Notifications
- Make sure Notifications is turned On
- Turn Do not disturb Off
- Open Set priority notifications and ensure the app is allowed
For the app or website:
- Apps: Settings > Notifications > select the app and make sure notification banners are enabled
- Websites (Edge/Chrome): click the lock icon in the address bar > Site permissions > set Notifications to Allow
If this is happening with a specific app (for example, Microsoft Teams or a website in a browser), let me know which one and whether you’re using Windows 10 or Windows 11, so I can give more precise steps.