1. A method for displaying received information in a selective call receiver, which includes a display section, an input section, and a memory having a plurality of predetermined icons stored therein, the method comprising the steps of: a) designating a notification mode through the input section: b) receiving information including icon specifying information and display information; c) selecting an icon corresponding to the icon specifying information from the plurality of predetermined icons stored in the memory; and d) displaying a selected icon and the display information on the display section, wherein, the selected icon is displayed in a designated notification mode.