Windows notifies users when there is something within the system that requires their attention or unread messages from apps and other services. There are two types of notifications that Windows displays:
System notifications – these are notifications that include system updates, security issues, hardware issues, and others. Apps and services notifications – these are notifications from apps and services that require your attention – typically through the apps on the taskbar.
The apps and services notifications will typically blink red with animation on the taskbar when an action is needed. Windows also allow users to disable or enable flash on taskbar apps, and the steps below show you how to do that.
How to enable or disable flash on taskbar apps in Windows 11
As described above, Windows notifies users when there is something within the system that requires their attention or unread messages from apps and other services. If you do not want to flash animation for apps on the taskbar, you can turn it off, and the steps below show you how. Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. From system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows, all can be done from its System Settings pane. To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings as shown in the image below: Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it. Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In the Windows Settings app, click System on the left. On the right, select the Taskbar tile to expand. On the Settings -> Personalization -> Taskbar settings panel, select the Taskbar behaviors tile to expand. Under the Taskbar behaviors tile, check the box next to “Show flashing on taskbar apps” to enable app animation on the taskbar. To disable it, simply uncheck the box and exit. That should do it! Conclusion: This post showed you how to turn on or off “Show flashing on taskbar apps” in Windows 11. If you find any error above or have something to add, please use the comment form below.
