Away messages on email

Away messages on email! A nostalgic reminder of the early days of email communication.

Away messages, also known as autoresponders or out-of-office notifications, are automated messages that are sent to incoming emails when the recipient is unavailable or away from their email account. These messages can be set up to provide a brief explanation of the recipient's absence, offer an alternative contact method, or even provide a humorous message to brighten up the sender's day.

Here are some common types of away messages:

1. Out-of-office notification: A simple message stating that the recipient is away from the office and will respond to emails upon their return.
2. Vacation message: A message announcing the recipient's vacation plans and providing an estimated return date.
3. Sick leave message: A message apologizing for the delay in response due to illness and providing an expected return date.
4. Holiday message: A message wishing the sender a happy holiday season and stating that the recipient will be unavailable during the holiday period.
5. Custom message: A personalized message that can be used for various occasions, such as a farewell message or a message announcing a change in job or contact information.

Here are some examples of away messages:

• "I'm currently out of the office and will respond to your email upon my return. Thank you for your patience!"
• "Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! I'll be back in the office on [date] and look forward to responding to your email then."
• "I'm taking a short break and will respond to your email as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding!"
• "I'm currently unavailable due to illness and will respond to your email as soon as I'm feeling better. Thank you for your patience!"

To set up an away message on your email account, you can usually find the option in your email client's settings or preferences. For example, in Gmail, you can set up an autoresponder by going to Settings > General > Vacation responder. In Outlook, you can set up an out-of-office message by going to File > Automatic Replies.

Remember to keep your away message concise, clear, and professional. It's also a good idea to set a specific end date for your away message to avoid sending unnecessary notifications after you've returned to work.