Meanings
plural notification areas
- computingAn area of the taskbar used for icons and alerts.
The notification area is configured by default to hide icons when they are not in use...
2005, Curt Simmons, Windows XP headaches2 more examples
When this check box is activated, Windows XP will hide notification area icons that you haven't used in a while.
2001, Paul McFedries, The complete idiot's guide to Windows XPIf you want to add these controls to the notification area, you must do it yourself, using the corresponding Control Panel programs...
2002, David Pogue, Windows XP Home Edition: The Missing Manual
Synonyms & antonyms
Translations
Portuguese área de notificação, área de notificações
- área de notificaçãocomputing: an area of the taskbar used for icons and alerts
- área de notificaçõescomputing: an area of the taskbar used for icons and alerts
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notification area. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/notification%20area
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