Do not auto-dismiss page alerts preference

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title: Do not auto-dismiss page alerts preference
description: Learn more about the Do not auto-dismiss page alerts accessibility preference.
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# Do not auto-dismiss page alerts preference

Learn more about the Do not auto-dismiss page alerts accessibility preference.

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The purpose of this preference is to verify users are aware of critical information and can take necessary actions.

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Detail

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Description

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Feature

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Keeps page alerts visible until acknowledged.

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Who benefits

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Users who require explicit notification of important information.

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Visual representation

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**Activated:** Page alerts remain visible until manually dismissed.

 **Deactivated:** Page alerts may disappear after a certain time.

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