Settings Reference
Open settings by pressing , or clicking the gear icon in the sidebar. Settings are organized into sections.
Display
Control how Nix It displays information.
Group by Conversation
Default: OnWhen enabled, groups related emails into conversation threads. Helps you see the full context of email exchanges in one place.
Show Unread Counts
Default: OffDisplay unread counts on all folders in the sidebar. Shows how many unread items are in each folder.
Items & Actions
Configure how items behave when you interact with them.
Action Buttons
Default: Done and NixControls which action buttons appear on item cards in the Intake:
| Option | Buttons Shown |
|---|---|
| Done and Nix | Both Done and Nix buttons |
| Nix only | Only the Nix button |
Choose "Nix only" if you prefer to use the Canvas for tracking completed items rather than archiving immediately.
When Closing Items
Default: Move to ArchiveWhat happens when you mark an item as Done:
| Option | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Move to Archive | Item is moved to your Archive folder |
| Delete immediately | Item is permanently deleted |
Email Deletion in Outlook
Default: Keep in ArchiveWhat happens to the underlying email in Outlook when you permanently delete an email item:
| Option | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Keep in Archive | Email is moved to Archive folder in Outlook |
| Delete from Outlook | Email is moved to Deleted Items in Outlook |
This setting only affects emails, not tasks or events.
Composing
Settings for writing and sending emails.
Undo Send
Default: On (10 seconds)Delays sending emails to allow you to undo. After clicking Send, you have a brief window to cancel.
- Toggle on/off
- When on, set delay duration (5-60 seconds)
Auto-insert Signature
Default: OnAutomatically inserts your default signature when composing new emails.
Email Signatures
Manage your email signatures:
- Create multiple signatures
- Set a default signature
- Edit or delete existing signatures
Signatures support rich text formatting.
Reading
Settings for how you view emails.
Mark as Read
Default: When email is openedWhen to automatically mark emails as read:
| Option | Behavior |
|---|---|
| When email is opened | Marked read immediately when you view it |
| After a delay | Marked read after a specified number of seconds |
| When closing details view | Marked read when you close the email |
When "After a delay" is selected, you can set the delay duration (1-60 seconds).
Notifications
Control alerts for new items.
Enable Notifications
Default: OffMaster toggle for all notifications. When you first enable this, your browser will ask for permission to show notifications.
Desktop Notifications
Default: On (when notifications enabled)Show browser notifications when new items arrive. These appear even when Nix It isn't in focus.
Badge Count
Default: On (when notifications enabled)Show the unread count in your browser tab. Helps you see at a glance if new items have arrived.
Sound Notifications
Default: On (when notifications enabled)Play a sound when new items arrive.
When enabled, you can customize:
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Notification Sound | Default, Subtle, Chime |
| Volume | Slider from silent to full volume |
Click Preview to hear your selected sound at the current volume.
Calendar
Settings for calendar behavior.
Create Items for Events
Default: OnWhen enabled, new calendar events automatically appear in your Intake as items. When disabled, events stay in the calendar only.
If disabled, you can still manually create items from specific events using the "Add to Intake" button in the event details.
Remove Declined Events
Default: OnWhen enabled, events you decline are removed from your calendar view. When disabled, declined events remain visible (useful if you want awareness of meetings you're not attending).
Out of Office
Configure automatic email replies.
Automatic Replies
Set up out-of-office messages for when you're away:
- Enable/disable automatic replies
- Set start and end dates
- Write separate messages for internal and external senders
Messages sync with your Outlook automatic reply settings.
Keyboard Shortcuts Reference
Press ? anywhere in the app to see the full keyboard shortcuts reference. Or visit Keyboard Shortcuts for the complete list.
| Action | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| Open Settings | , |
| Close Settings | Esc |