Windows – What does the this Windows 10 Action Center tray icon overlay indicate, exactly

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Here is a screenshot, containing the icon (the one in the middle, presumably describing a text note, with what looks as a stop sign at lower right corner of it):

A screenshot of the end portion of Windows 10 taskbar, showing, among other familiar icons, the Action Center icon resembling a scribbled note with a stop sign at its lower right corner

I cannot find explanation on what is being communicated to me here? Most of the time the icon does not have the stop sign overlay there, but regardless of this, clicking on it simply gives me the Action Center pane that says "No new notifications".

So, what could that overlay indicate? I am not the worrying type, but I am an IT specialist, so I want to know what's going on.

Best Answer

It indicated Quiet hours enabled (even if you didnt enable them = bug). Turn on and off Quiet hours and icon should disappear.

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