Notifications & Preferences

Manage notifications, user preferences, and communication settings.

Read time:3 minUpdated:2026-01-28

Notifications & Preferences

Customise how you receive updates and manage your workspace experience.

Notification Types

Document Notifications

  • Document Created: New documents in your workspace
  • Document Updated: Changes to documents you follow
  • Document Shared: When documents are shared with you
  • Comment Added: New comments on documents

Team Notifications

  • User Invited: New team member invitations
  • User Joined: When someone joins the workspace
  • Role Changes: Updates to user roles
  • Mentions: When someone mentions you

System Notifications

  • Storage Alerts: When storage is running low
  • Credit Alerts: AI credit usage warnings
  • Security Alerts: Important security updates
  • Maintenance: System maintenance notifications

Notification Channels

In-App Notifications

  • Real-time: Instant notifications in the app
  • Notification Center: Centralized notification hub
  • Badge Counts: Unread notification indicators
  • Filter Options: Sort by type or priority

Email Notifications

  • Instant Emails: Real-time email alerts
  • Daily Digest: Daily summary of activity
  • Weekly Summary: Weekly activity reports
  • Custom Schedule: Set your preferred frequency

Notification Settings

Personal Preferences

  1. Go to Settings > Notifications
  2. Choose notification types
  3. Set delivery preferences
  4. Configure timing options

Email Frequency

  • Real-time: Immediate email notifications
  • Daily: Daily digest at specified time
  • Weekly: Weekly summary on chosen day
  • Never: No email notifications

User Preferences

Interface Settings

  • Theme: Light, dark, or auto mode
  • Language: Interface language preference
  • Time Zone: Your local time zone
  • Date Format: How dates are displayed

Editor Preferences

  • Font Size: Text size in editor
  • Auto-Save: Frequency of auto-saves
  • Spell Check: Enable/disable spell checking
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Custom shortcut preferences

Dashboard Settings

  • Default View: What you see first
  • Widget Layout: Arrange dashboard widgets
  • Recent Items: Number of recent items shown
  • Quick Actions: Customize quick action buttons

Communication Settings

Profile Information

  • Display Name: How your name appears
  • Profile Picture: Your avatar/image
  • Bio: Brief description about yourself
  • Contact Info: Optional contact information

Status and Availability

  • Online Status: Show when you're active
  • Working Hours: Your working schedule
  • Location: Your time zone and location
  • Away Message: Automatic away message

Email Signatures

  • Default Signature: Standard email signature
  • Contextual Signatures: Different signatures for different contexts
  • Rich Text: Formatting options for signatures
  • Contact Information: Include contact details

Privacy Settings

Visibility Options

  • Profile Visibility: Who can see your profile
  • Activity Status: Show your online status
  • Last Seen: When you were last active
  • Typing Indicators: Show when you're typing

Data Sharing

  • Analytics: Include your activity in analytics
  • Usage Data: Help improve the product
  • Personalization: Customize based on your usage
  • Third-party: Control data sharing with partners

Advanced Preferences

Accessibility

  • High Contrast: Improved visibility
  • Large Text: Increased font sizes
  • Keyboard Navigation: Navigate without mouse
  • Screen Reader: Optimized for screen readers

Performance

  • Lazy Loading: Load content as needed
  • Image Quality: Balance quality and speed
  • Cache Settings: Control browser caching
  • Background Sync: Sync data in background

Best Practices

Notification Management

  • Review Regularly: Adjust settings as needed
  • Priority Filtering: Focus on important notifications
  • Batch Processing: Handle notifications in batches
  • Clean Up: Regular notification cleanup

Privacy Considerations

  • Minimal Sharing: Share only necessary information
  • Regular Reviews: Periodic privacy checkups
  • Secure Settings: Use strong authentication
  • Data Control: Understand your data rights

Productivity Tips

  • Focus Mode: Limit distractions during work
  • Time Blocking: Schedule notification-free periods
  • Priority Filtering: Focus on high-importance items
  • Automation: Use rules to manage notifications