Instructions apply to Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and Outlook for Microsoft 365.

This item may appear as a gear icon ().

In theSettingswindow, selectPersonalization.

Screenshot of Settings in Windows 10

Depending on your version of Windows, this item may be found in theRelated Settingssection and calledAdvanced sound tweaks.

In theSounddialog box, select theSoundstab.

In theProgram Eventslist, go to theWindowsgroup and selectNew Mail Notification.

Screenshot of Personalization in Windows Settings

Select theSoundsdropdown arrow and choose the desired sound.

To preview the sound, selectTest.

SelectOKto save the new sound notification setting.

Screenshot of Themes in the Settings window in Windows 10

Screenshot of the Sound settings in Windows 10

Screenshot of New Mail Notifications in Sound Settings

Screenshot of selecting a sound notification in Windows 10