How to Change Notification Display Duration in Windows 10 and Windows 11

In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can adjust how long notifications appear on your screen. This can be useful if notifications disappear too quickly or linger longer than you’d prefer. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to modify the display duration of notifications in these operating systems.

Changing Notification Duration in Windows 10

To change the display duration of notifications in Windows 10, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings by pressing Win + I on your keyboard.
2. Go to the Ease of Access section.
3. In the left menu, select Display.
4. Scroll down to the Show notifications for section.
5. From the dropdown menu, choose the desired display time for notifications — from 5 seconds to 5 minutes.

Once completed, notifications will now appear on the screen for the duration you’ve specified.

Changing Notification Duration in Windows 11

The process for adjusting the notification duration in Windows 11 is similar to Windows 10 but with slight differences:

1. Open Settings by pressing Win + I.
2. Navigate to the Accessibility section.
3. Select Visual effects.
4. Locate the Show notifications for option and select your preferred display time from the dropdown menu.

Notifications will now display for the time you selected, helping you avoid missing important messages or alerts.