The beginner's guide to using Focus Assist on Windows 11

The beginner’s guide to using Focus Assist on Windows 11

Number 1. “Priority only” restricts active alerts to individuals on a priority list. You can create that list by clicking the “Customize priority list” link, which is located just below the “Priority only” subhead. You can set it to always inform you of incoming calls, always notify you of reminders, or just allow notifications from certain apps. The ability to prioritise alerts from contacts who are either pinned to your taskbar or who you select via a “Add contacts” button is new in Windows 11.

Number 2. “Alarms only” allows you to conceal all alerts except for any alarms you’ve set up.

 

The beginner's guide to using Focus Assist on Windows 11

 

The second component, under “Automatic rules,” allows you to modify a number of pre-set rules. You can toggle them on and off from this page, but to alter their settings, click on the feature’s name.

“During these hours” allows you to specify certain times and days when Focus help will be activated. To change the settings, pick “During these times” and then toggle it on on the next page. You’ll be able to specify the start and end hours for each session, as well as whether it applies to every day, just weekdays, or just weekends, and if it allows only priority or only alarms.