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Bell

Bell is a user interface element in the AuditBLOOM system that displays notifications about important events. It is located in the top left corner of the screen and appears as a green bell icon with a number of unread messages on a red background.

Bell Icon with Notifications | AuditBLOOM

How the Bell Works​

  • Number of Unread Messages: The number on the icon shows how many notifications you haven't read yet.

  • Opening Notifications: Click on the bell icon to open a window with notifications that will appear on the right.

    Notifications Window | AuditBLOOM

  • Viewing Notifications: The window shows all your notifications from the past 7 days.

  • Notification Status:

    • Unread notifications are marked with a red icon.
    • Read notifications are marked with a green icon.

  • Marking a Notification as Read: Click on the notification to view it. It will automatically be marked as read.

  • Action Buttons: Some notifications may contain buttons for quick access to related objects:

    • "Open Audit Report"
    • "Review Dispute"
    • "Review Audit"
    • "Go to Task"

    Click the relevant button to go to the required section of the system.

  • Mark All as Read: On the first page of notifications, there is a "Mark All as Read" button, which allows you to quickly mark all notifications as read.

  • Pagination: If there are more than 10 notifications, pagination will appear at the bottom of the window to navigate between pages.

Notification Retention Period​

  • Retention Period: Notifications are kept in the bell for 7 days from the moment they are received.
  • Automatic Deletion: After this period, notifications are automatically deleted by the system to avoid cluttering the interface and to focus on current events.

Notification Settings​

You can configure which notifications to receive and how.

  • Go to notification settings in your profile: Notification Settings
  • Choose Events: Set up notifications for different events.
  • Choose Delivery Method: Set your preferred notification methods (Email, Push, Bell).

Notes and Tips​

Notes and Tips

  • Regularly Check Notifications: This will help you stay up-to-date with important events and tasks.

  • Customize Your Notifications: Turn off unnecessary notifications to avoid distractions and enable those important to you.

  • Use Action Buttons: These are a quick way to access the necessary section of the system and save time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)​

Question: Why am I not receiving notifications in the bell?

Answer: Check your notification settings in your profile and make sure the "Allow user notifications" option is enabled, and the desired event notifications are set to Bell.

Question: Can I restore a notification that was deleted after 7 days?

Answer: No, after the retention period ends, the notification is automatically deleted and cannot be restored.

Question: How do I turn off notifications for specific events?

Answer: Go to notification settings in your profile and turn off notifications for the relevant events.

Question: What do the different icons next to the notifications mean?

Answer: The red icon indicates that the notification is unread, while the green one indicates that you have already read it.