How to turn on Do not disturb in Windows 11
Click the network, volume or battery icon to open quick settings, then click Do not disturb. For a schedule, go to Settings > System > Notifications > Do not disturb.
- Windows
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- Windows 11
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How to do it
Click the network, volume, or battery area to open quick settings.
Click Do not disturb. Click it again to turn it off.
For a schedule, open Settings > System > Notifications > Do not disturb and set the hours.
Open the priority list on that page if alarms or a particular app should still appear.
Notifications are still collected in Notification Center. You did not delete them. You stopped them from popping over your work.
Questions people ask
Where do my notifications go?
They still collect in Notification Center. They just don't pop up.
Can some apps still get through?
Yes. Set priority notifications on the same settings page.
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