How it works
- Write a title and text, and optionally add a picture file that's on this PC.
- Add up to three buttons; each one runs a routine, opens a file, folder or web address, shows a file in its folder, or brings a window back to the front.
- The step only shows the notification; a button's action happens later, when you click it, for up to 24 hours.
- When Windows hides notifications because a full-screen app or game is in front, it waits in the notification centre, and you can have a short sound play.
- If KeyRoutines' notifications are turned off in Windows Settings, it goes to the bell only.
Routines that use it
Game is ready
After Wait until the game is ready, show "Ready" with a Back to game button that brings its window forward.
Open the new file
When Download finished moves a file, a Show in folder button reveals it in Explorer.
One-click next step
At the end of your morning routine, a Start focus button runs your focus routine.
Settings
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Title | The first line, in bold. |
| Body | The text under the title. |
| Imageadvanced | A picture file on this PC to show in the notification. |
| When hidden | What to do when Windows hides the notification because a full-screen app or game is in front. |
| Buttons | Up to three buttons. |
Good to know
- Pictures must be files on this PC; web images aren't loaded.
- At most three buttons.
Questions
- Can a Windows notification run another routine when clicked?
- Yes. Add a button set to run a routine, and clicking it starts that routine.
- What happens to notifications while I'm in a full-screen game?
- Windows hides them, so the notification waits in the notification centre. You can have a short sound play so you know it arrived.