English

Noun

notification area ‎(uncountable)

1. (computing, graphical user interface, Microsoft Windows) An area of the taskbar used for icons and alerts.
   • 2001, Paul McFedries, The complete idiot's guide to Windows XP

     When this check box is activated, Windows XP will hide notification area icons that you haven't used in a while.

   • 2002, David Pogue, Windows XP Home Edition: The Missing Manual

     If you want to add these controls to the notification area, you must do it yourself, using the corresponding Control Panel programs...

   • 2005, Curt Simmons, Windows XP headaches

     The notification area is configured by default to hide icons when they are not in use...

Synonyms

• tray