How to turn on out of office in mail app

To turn on the Out of Office feature in the Mail app on your iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Mail App

  1. Open the Mail app on your device.
  2. Tap on the "Mailboxes" tab at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap on the mailbox you want to set the Out of Office for (e.g., your personal or work email).
  4. Tap on the "Edit" button in the top-right corner of the screen.
  5. Scroll down to the "Out of Office" section.
  6. Toggle the switch next to "Out of Office" to the "On" position.
  7. Enter your Out of Office message in the text field. You can format the message using the formatting options available.
  8. Set the start and end dates for your Out of Office period using the calendar icons.
  9. Tap "Save" to save your changes.

Method 2: Using Settings App

  1. Open the Settings app on your device.
  2. Scroll down and tap on "Mail".
  3. Tap on "Accounts" (or "Mail Accounts" on older iOS versions).
  4. Tap on the account you want to set the Out of Office for.
  5. Scroll down to the "Out of Office" section.
  6. Toggle the switch next to "Out of Office" to the "On" position.
  7. Enter your Out of Office message in the text field. You can format the message using the formatting options available.
  8. Set the start and end dates for your Out of Office period using the calendar icons.
  9. Tap "Save" to save your changes.

Once you've set up your Out of Office message, it will be sent automatically to anyone who emails you during the specified period.