Windows 10 displays notifications in the Action Center, in a very convenient way so that you can categorize all the notifications according to your priority. However, a notification appears smoothly when the developer codes it properly. If you are a Windows software developer and want to check how your app will show notifications on various devices, you can take the help of Notifications Visualizer app which will let you check examples of different notifications of your app under development in the Action Center.
Notifications Visualizer Microsoft Store app
You must have thought about notification formatting and styling if you are a developer. As Windows lets you switch between the Desktop and Tablet mode, you will accept that it is quite important to make your notifications responsive with both designs. Moreover, mobile app developers should also take care of the mobile version of the notification.
Notifications Visualizer is an app that allows users to check notifications on the calendar, weather, maps, mail, and so on. Download and install this free app from the Windows Store on your Windows 11/10 machine to get started.
You can set up different parameters like the OS build number, notification name, color, badge value, etc. You can also customize the default logo for various notifications. The most important task is choosing a device. You have three different options i.e. Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile.
After setting up everything in this tab, go to the next section. Here you can check and edit the payloads. That is, you can choose the notifications category. It is also possible to backup your payloads, export to code, etc. You can also pin any tile to the Start menu.
If you are done with the editing part, you should check the notification, which can be found in the next section. Here you can again edit the code if you want. After making all the changes hit the Pop toast button that is visible in the bottom right section.
You will see an example notification right on your screen. It will appear just like an original notification. Based on the category of your notification, you can choose further action as well.
If you are an app developer and want to test different notifications, Notification Visualizer seems to be a handy app. This app is available in the Microsoft Store and comes from MSDN.
How do I test app notifications?
To test app notifications, you can check the Notifications Visualizer app. This app is available on the Microsoft Store and can be downloaded on Windows 11 and Windows 10. Its best feature is that it allows you to add the OS build number, display name, color, badge value, etc.
How do I test API push notifications?
To test the API push notifications on Windows 11 or Windows 10, you can check out Notifications Visualizer. This freeware lets you test almost any notification on a Windows PC. You can customize the notification according to your requirements and test it on your Windows computer with the help of this app.
