# Notifications

The Notifications functionality in FieldWorker serves as a real-time activity hub, keeping users informed about task assignments and system updates. Based on the current dashboard interface, here is a breakdown of how the notifications modal and its features work:

#### Accessing Notifications

Users can access the notifications panel by clicking the Bell Icon located in the top-right utility navigation bar. A red badge (e.g., "2") indicates the number of unread alerts currently waiting for review.

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#### The Notifications Modal

When clicked, a vertical drawer or modal appears on the right side of the screen. It is organized by date and provides the following controls:

* Mark all as Unread: Allows users to reset the status of all notifications.
* Clear All: Removes all current notifications from the list to declutter the view.
* Status Indicators: A Blue Dot next to a notification signifies that it is "New" or "Unread."

#### 3. Notification Entry Details

Each notification entry is designed for quick scanning and contains specific metadata:

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="149.92816162109375"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature</strong></td><td><strong>Description</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Header</td><td>Displays the type of alert (e.g., "New Task Assigned").</td></tr><tr><td>Timestamp</td><td>Shows the exact time the event occurred (e.g., "at 01:25").</td></tr><tr><td>Description</td><td>Provides context, such as the specific task name ("Test Intake Form") and the assigner ("Sami Smithh").</td></tr><tr><td>Action Links</td><td>A "View" link allows for direct navigation to the relevant task or record.</td></tr><tr><td>Context Menu</td><td>A triple-dot icon (⋮) provides additional per-notification options.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### 4. Historical Tracking

Notifications are grouped chronologically (e.g., "March 21st 2026", "March 12th 2026"), allowing users to scroll back through previous alerts and audit trail activities.

> Note: Notifications are a key part of the workflow automation in FieldWorker, ensuring that field staff are alerted immediately when a [New Workflow](https://dev.fieldworker.ai/workflows) or [Task](https://dev.fieldworker.ai/new) is created.

#### How to Manage Your Notifications

**1. Opening the Notifications Panel**

* Locate the Bell Icon in the top-right corner of your dashboard header.
* If you see a red numerical badge, it indicates you have unread updates.
* Click the icon to slide out the Notifications drawer.

**2. Viewing Specific Alerts**

* Identify New Items: Look for the Blue Dot to the left of a notification; this means it hasn't been viewed yet.
* Read Details: Each alert shows the action (e.g., "New Task Assigned"), the time it occurred, and the person who initiated it.
* Direct Navigation: Click the "View" link on the right side of the notification. This will take you directly to the specific [Task](https://dev.fieldworker.ai/new), [Workflow](https://dev.fieldworker.ai/workflows), or record mentioned.

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**3. Clearing and Organizing**

To keep your workspace clean, you can manage the list using the controls at the top of the modal:

* Mark all as Unread: Use this if you want to keep the blue "new" indicators active for later follow-up.
* Clear All: Use this to wipe the notification history once you are caught up.
* Individual Actions: Click the three-dot menu (⋮) on a specific notification to dismiss just that single item.

**4. Historical Reference**

* Notifications are grouped by date (e.g., "March 21st 2026").
* You can scroll down within the modal to see older activity logs to track when assignments were made.

> Tip: Regularly clearing your notifications ensures that the red badge on the [Home](https://dev.fieldworker.ai/) screen only alerts you to truly new and urgent updates.


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