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how to disable notifications ?

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Hello, My work is mainly offering online sessions. It's often handy to keep my Thunderbird dashboard open to quickly check my INBOX. However when I do that I receive these notifications every time I receive an email and this is very distracting. I've looked everywhere, but I can't find the section with the button to turn that off. Please help ...

Thank you, Christiaan

Hello, My work is mainly offering online sessions. It's often handy to keep my Thunderbird dashboard open to quickly check my INBOX. However when I do that I receive these notifications every time I receive an email and this is very distracting. I've looked everywhere, but I can't find the section with the button to turn that off. Please help ... Thank you, Christiaan
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Hello there werd We have read your message. We try to help you.


At the top right of the Thunderbird window, click the menu button > Options > General > When new messages arrive: Uncheck 'Show an alert'. Uncheck 'Play a sound'.


Greetings Firefox volunteer.

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It's in the General section of Options (see picture).

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Hello there werd We have read your message. We try to help you.


At the top right of the Thunderbird window, click the menu button > Options > General > When new messages arrive: Uncheck 'Show an alert'. Uncheck 'Play a sound'.


Greetings Firefox volunteer.

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A BIG 'thanks' to both contributors. I am very happy with your support, and very happy that you have helped me to resolve this issue so quickly ! ... Best, Christiaan

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Best, Christiaan

Modified by wtrc