How to Enable DND in Windows 11 PC/Laptop

Do not disturb mode is a feature usually found on smartphones. Luckily, you can also use it on your Windows computer as well. If you’re wondering where is do not disturb mode on Windows 11? or how to enable DND in Windows 11? then read this post till the end.

Meanwhile, if you’ve used earlier versions of Windows 11, you may be familiar with the Focus Assist function, which disables annoying alerts. Older versions of Windows also included focus help, but Windows 11 gave the tool some extra customization choices.

We are referring to Focus Assist since Microsoft changed the name of the Focus Assist function with Windows 11 22H2. The Focus Assist is now known as “Do Not Disturb,” and it still provides the same advantages.

Microsoft changed the name of the feature and improved the Do Not Disturb interface by including a few more settings. When you activate Windows 11’s Do Not Disturb mode, all alerts will be directed directly to the Notification center.

How to Enable DND in Windows 11

There are two methods to turn on do not disturb mode in Windows 11:

Method 1. Enable from Notification Center

One of the easiest ways to turn off DND is using the notification center.

Here’s how it’s done:

1. Click on the notification center area where the time and date are located. Alternatively, just press the Windows key + N to open the notification center directly.

2.  Click the Bell icon in the top-right corner.

3. Now, DND is enabled.

Enable DND from Notification Center

Method 2. Enable DND in Windows 11 from the Settings

• Go to the Settings app.
• Select System from the left-hand side pane and then click Notifications.
• Turn on the Do not disturb toggle switch to stop distraction on Windows 11.

Enable DND in Windows 11 from the Settings

Schedule Do Not Disturb on Windows 11

To turn on or off Do Not Disturb automatically, use these steps:

1. Go to the Settings app.
2. Select System from the left-hand side pane and then click Notifications.
3. Turn on the Do not disturb toggle switch
4. Click Turn on do not disturb automatically.
5. Check the box next to During these days.
6. Set the on and off time. Set repeat as well.

Schedule Do Not Disturb on Windows 11

The Do Not Disturb function will automatically enable and disable once you’ve finished the instructions, depending on your setup.

Completely Disable Notifications on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you have the option to entirely turn off notifications. You must follow some of the straightforward instructions we have listed here.

• Go to the Settings app.
• Select System from the left-hand side pane and then click Notifications.
• Turn off the toggle for Notifications on the next screen.

Completely Disable Notifications on Windows 11

All done! This will disable the app and other sender notifications and supersede any Do Not Disturb settings you may have enabled.

That’s it. This post showed you how to enable DND in Windows 11. You can schedule do not disturb mode as well. However, if you don’t like notifications at all then disable notifications as we stated above.

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