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Microsoft Outlook 2003 Desktop Alerts - February 2007 |
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When working in Microsoft programs other than Outlook the New Mail Desktop Alert will fade in subtly on your screen when you receive a new Email message. This month's hints and tips gives details on how to work with this feature and customise it. |
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Using the Desktop Alert
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The Desktop Alert appears at the bottom right hand corner of your screen with the sender's name, subject, and a short text preview, so you can immediately see whether the new message is urgent, should be marked for follow-up, or can be safely ignored without interrupting your work in another program. To read the message click the Desktop Alert and the message will appear on your screen. Buttons are visible on the Desktop Alert that enable you to flag the message or delete it. If you want to keep a Desktop Alert visible so that you can take more time to read it, pause your cursor on the alert before it fades from view. |
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Customising the Desktop Alert
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You can customize the appearance of your Desktop Alerts. You can have them remain visible for as briefly as three seconds or for as long as 30 seconds. You can also adjust their transparency to make them more noticeable or to keep them from blocking your view of documents and other items on your desktop. You can also change where your Desktop Alerts appear by dragging one of them to a more preferable location on your desktop. To customise your Desktop Alert Settings, go to Tools, Options, click Email Options, click Advanced Email Options and then click Desktop Alert Settings. Choose your required options and choose OK. |
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Switching the Desktop Alert off
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Some people find the Desktop Alert useful, others find it intrusive. When training Outlook we are frequently asked how to turn it off. To switch off the Desktop Alert, go to Tools, Options, click Email Options, click Advanced Email Options and then switch off 'Display new mail Desktop Alert'.
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