Outlook: Rule to display desktop alert Beta
Data as of 2 hours ago (9 September 2026)
Status In development
Release month January 2026
Overdue
Release ring General Availability
Products Outlook
Cloud instances DoDGCCGCC High
Platforms DesktopWeb
Description
Create rules that trigger a desktop alert when specific emails arrive. This makes it easier to stay on top of important messages without missing a beat. Look for the new "Display a Desktop Alert" action when setting up or editing your rules. #newoutlookforwindows
Change history
Added to the roadmap 10 June 2025. Tracked here since 1 September 2026. Earliest target we recorded: January 2026 (since tracked — Microsoft may have moved it before we started watching).
Nothing has changed on this item since tracking began on 1 September 2026. Changes appear here as Microsoft updates the feed.