How do i set up out of office in mail

To set up an out-of-office (OOF) message in Microsoft Outlook, follow these steps:

Method 1: Set up an OOF message for a specific period

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Automatic Replies" (in Outlook 2010 and 2013) or "Out of Office" (in Outlook 2016 and later).
3. Check the box next to "Send automatic replies to all recipients" or "Only send during this time range".
4. Set the start and end dates for your OOF message.
5. Enter your message in the "Automatic reply" field. You can include details such as your vacation dates, contact information for someone who can assist, or a brief message explaining your absence.
6. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 2: Set up an OOF message for a recurring period (e.g., every Friday)

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Automatic Replies" (in Outlook 2010 and 2013) or "Out of Office" (in Outlook 2016 and later).
3. Check the box next to "Send automatic replies to all recipients" or "Only send during this time range".
4. Set the start and end dates for your OOF message. If you want the message to recur, set the start date to the current date and the end date to a future date.
5. Enter your message in the "Automatic reply" field.
6. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Tips and Variations

• You can also set up an OOF message for a specific event, such as a conference or a meeting.
• If you want to send OOF messages to specific people or groups, you can enter their email addresses in the "Send automatic replies to" field.
• You can customize the OOF message to include additional information, such as a contact person or a phone number.
• If you're using Outlook Web App (OWA), you can set up an OOF message by clicking on the gear icon, then selecting "View all Outlook settings" and then "Mail" > "Automatic replies".

Remember to test your OOF message before you leave to ensure it's working correctly.