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
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Choose notification types
- Set delivery preferences
- 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