Is it possible to move the pop up Teams notification to a different portion of the screen?

Hello Topher1406,

I am a Microsoft user like you, providing solutions to community members; I am NOT a Microsoft employee.

Unfortunately Topher1406, there isn't a built-in way to directly move Teams pop-up notifications to a different screen location like the lower left side. However, there are a few workarounds and accessibility features you can try to make them more noticeable:

1. Manage Notification Settings: You can adjust the notification settings within Teams to potentially make them more visible despite their location: Open the Teams app. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner. Go to "Settings" and then select "Notifications." Enable Banners: Ensure that "Show desktop toast notifications" is enabled. These are the pop-up banners that appear on your screen. Change Notification Sound: Try setting a distinct notification sound that might grab your attention even if you can't see the pop-up itself. Consider Disabling Lower Priority Notifications: If you receive a lot of Teams notifications, consider disabling lower priority notifications to reduce clutter and make important pop-ups stand out more.
2. Explore Third-Party Tools (Use with Caution): There might be third-party software that allows some customization of notification placement. However, be cautious when downloading and installing such tools. Make sure they come from reputable sources and thoroughly research them before installation to avoid malware or security risks.
3. Leverage Accessibility Features: -Windows Magnifier: Consider using the built-in Magnifier tool in Windows to enlarge a specific portion of your screen, including the lower right corner where Teams notifications appear. This might help you see them better. To access Magnifier, search for it in the Windows search bar. -Text-to-Speech Conversion: Some accessibility features in Windows or through third-party tools can convert on-screen text to speech. This way, your computer might read out the notification content even if you can't see the pop-up itself. Explore the accessibility settings in your Windows operating system for such options.
4. Consider Feedback: Microsoft is constantly improving Teams. You can submit feedback through Teams settings (usually under "Help & feedback") to suggest the option to move notification locations. While there's no guarantee they'll implement it, letting them know about your needs can influence future updates.
5. Alternative Communication Methods: If Teams notifications are critical for your workflow, consider discussing alternative communication methods with your team or manager. This could involve using the chat window more actively or setting up additional notification channels that might be more accessible for you (e.g., emails).

By trying these workarounds and exploring accessibility features, you should be able to improve your experience with Teams notifications despite the current location limitation.

Hope this helps

-Stephen N.

Thank you for the detailed response, Stephen. I'll definitely give feedback to Microsoft about it. On your other suggestions, I'll see if the magnifier can help...hadn't thought of that one. On the sounds, I've actually turned those off in meetings because I find them to be incredibly distracting when I'm in a call and I suddenly get a rash of them.

It's actually annoying that this can't be done. Other applications my company used in the past, Skype is the most recent, allowed notifications to be moved to different corners of the screen. That was perfect as I could move it to a place where it would pop up into my peripheral vision and react.

Thanks again for your assistance.

Christopher

I do wish to submit feedback to have this made an option, to move the notifications banner to a different screen. Is this where I do that? I remember that it allowed me to choose location for notifications when I first started TEAMS, the initial time at setup, but it has never allowed me to move it since.