Email away message template
Here is an email away message template you can use:
Subject: Out of Office - [Your Name]
Dear [Recipient],
I am currently out of the office and will be unavailable until [Date of Return]. During this time, I will have limited access to emails and phone calls.
If you have an urgent matter that requires attention, please contact [Name of Backup Contact or Manager] at [Email Address or Phone Number].
For all other inquiries, I will respond to your email as soon as possible upon my return. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
You can customize this template to fit your needs and add any additional information you think is necessary. Some examples of additional information you might include are:
- A specific date range for when you will be unavailable
- A note about any alternative contact methods (e.g. a phone number or instant messaging service)
- A mention of any specific projects or tasks that will be delayed due to your absence
- A note about any automatic responses or notifications that will be sent while you are away
Here is an example of an email away message with some of these additional details:
Subject: Out of Office - [Your Name]
Dear [Recipient],
I am currently out of the office and will be unavailable from [Date of Departure] to [Date of Return]. During this time, I will have limited access to emails and phone calls.
If you have an urgent matter that requires attention, please contact [Name of Backup Contact or Manager] at [Email Address or Phone Number]. They will be able to assist you with any pressing issues.
For all other inquiries, I will respond to your email as soon as possible upon my return. Please note that any new tasks or projects will be delayed until my return, and I will prioritize them upon my return.
I will also be unavailable to respond to emails sent during my absence, but I will respond to all messages as soon as possible upon my return.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Best regards,
[Your Name]