Email auto reply outlook 2010

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up an auto-reply in Outlook 2010:

Method 1: Using the "Out of Office" Assistant

1. Open Outlook 2010 and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Options" and then select "Mail" from the left-hand menu.
3. Scroll down to the "Autoreply/Out of Office" section.
4. Check the box next to "Send automatic replies to messages".
5. Set the start and end dates for the auto-reply period.
6. Enter the auto-reply message in the "Message" field. You can use plain text or HTML formatting.
7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Using a Rule

1. Open Outlook 2010 and go to the "Home" tab.
2. Click on the "Rules" button in the "Move" group.
3. Click on "Manage Rules & Alerts".
4. Click on "New Rule" and select "Start from a blank rule".
5. Choose "Check messages when they arrive" and click "Next".
6. Select "Sent to me" and click "Next".
7. Click on "Reply using a specific template" and select "AutoReply".
8. Enter the auto-reply message in the "Message" field. You can use plain text or HTML formatting.
9. Set the start and end dates for the auto-reply period.
10. Click "Finish" to save the rule.

Tips and Variations

• You can customize the auto-reply message to include the recipient's name, the sender's name, and other details.
• You can also set up an auto-forward rule to forward emails to another email address.
• If you want to send an auto-reply only to specific senders or groups, you can modify the rule to include specific conditions.
• You can also use third-party add-ins or plugins to enhance the auto-reply feature in Outlook 2010.