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Is it possible to show whether there is new mail on the task bar?

GeorgeCuthbertson
GeorgeCuthbertson

I am talking about when TB is running.

I am talking about when TB is running.

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Toad-Hall
Toad-Hall
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Menu icon > Options > General When new messages arrive options you can choose to select:

  • 'Show an alert'
  • 'Show a tray icon'
  • 'play a sound'

You can also click on 'Customise' to choose what is displayed and for how long. You can also choose what sound you wish to hear.

click on 'OK'

GeorgeCuthbertson
GeorgeCuthbertson Question owner

Brilliant - worked perfectly. Many thanks.