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Choose how long Windows notification dialog boxes stay open

You can adjust the time limits and flashing visuals including how long notification dialog boxes stay open.

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1

To open the Ease of Access Center, select:

  • Start.
  • Control Panel.
  • Ease of Access.
  • Ease of Access Center.

To open the Ease of Access Center, press:

  • Windows logo key Windows logo key+U.
2

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Use the computer without a display.

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Use the computer without a display by pressing TAB, then ENTER.
3

Under Adjust time limits and flashing visuals, select:

  • An interval from the list for How long should Windows notification dialog boxes stay open from 7 seconds to 5 minutes.
  • Select Save.

Under Adjust time limits and flashing visuals, select:

  • An interval for How long should Windows notification dialog boxes stay open from 7 seconds to 5 minutes by pressing ALT+X and the arrow keys.
  • Select Save by pressing ALT+S.
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Last updated: Thursday, February 14, 2008

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