Apple mail keeps sending out of office

The frustration of an Out of Office (OOF) message that won't turn off!

If Apple Mail is sending out an OOF message repeatedly, here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check your account settings: Ensure that your account settings are correct, and you're not accidentally set to send an OOF message for an extended period. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Out of Office.
  2. Disable Out of Office: Try disabling the Out of Office feature altogether. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Out of Office and uncheck the box next to "Send Out of Office messages."
  3. Check for conflicts with other accounts: If you have multiple email accounts set up in Apple Mail, it's possible that one account is causing the OOF message to send. Try disabling other accounts or checking their settings to see if they're also set to send OOF messages.
  4. Look for a stuck OOF message: Sometimes, an OOF message can get stuck in the sending queue. Try sending a test email to yourself or a friend to see if the OOF message is still being sent. If it is, try deleting the stuck message from the sending queue.
  5. Reset Apple Mail's Out of Office settings: You can try resetting Apple Mail's Out of Office settings by going to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Out of Office and clicking the "Reset" button.
  6. Check for software updates: Ensure that you're running the latest version of Apple Mail and macOS. Sometimes, updates can resolve issues like this.
  7. Try restarting Apple Mail: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue. Quit Apple Mail, then relaunch it.
  8. Check your email provider's settings: If you're using an email provider like iCloud, Gmail, or Outlook, check their settings to see if there are any issues with their Out of Office feature. You can also try contacting their support team for assistance.
  9. Reset your email account: As a last resort, you can try resetting your email account by going to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced and clicking the "Reset" button.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider seeking assistance from Apple Support or your email provider's support team.