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Can the desktop app have a red notification in the top right corner to denote a user has an unread message?

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Feb 17, 2021 at 9:50am • 3 replies • 0 likes

Glenn Spinner

The only way I know if I have an unread message right now is by one setting that I'm not fond of, which is the bouncing icon in my dock and this is only if I'm on my computer. If I'm not at my computer and I log back in, the only way I know if I have any unread messages is if I go to the app itself.

With most apps, there is a designation or a red icon in the top right corner that lets me know if I have a message waiting. When I'm referring to a message, I'm talking about a message from a teammate in the Slack-like communication portal.

Can this be added as I don't like the continuously bouncing icon as it's a distraction. The subtlety of having a red mark letting me know a message is there is much preferred.

Mary-Community_Moderator on Feb 17, 2021 at 10:06am • 0 likes

Hi @Glenn Spinner, are you referring to this?

Glenn Spinner on Feb 17, 2021 at 10:15am • 0 likes

@Mary-Community_Moderator, that is exactly what I'd love to see. I get those on my phone, just not on the desktop app.

Mary-Community_Moderator on Feb 17, 2021 at 10:18am • 0 likes

Is your desktop app updated to the latest version?

Glenn Spinner on Feb 17, 2021 at 10:18am • 0 likes

Version: 21.1.15.362 Web, 21.1.20.3053 Mac

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Mary-Community_Moderator answered on Feb 17, 2021 at 10:29am

Uninstall your app and download the updated one here.

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