Out of office outlook mail

The classic "Out of Office" email!

In Outlook, you can set up an automatic reply to send to people who email you when you're out of the office. Here's how:

Method 1: Set up an Out of Office reply using the Outlook Web App

1. Log in to the Outlook Web App (outlook.com or your company's Outlook domain).
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings."
3. Scroll down to the "Mail" section and click on "Automatic replies."
4. Toggle the switch to "On" to enable automatic replies.
5. Enter your out-of-office message in the "Automatic reply" field. You can use plain text or HTML formatting.
6. Set the start and end dates for when you want the automatic reply to be sent.
7. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Method 2: Set up an Out of Office reply using the Outlook desktop app

1. Open the Outlook desktop app.
2. Go to the "File" menu and select "Automatic Replies."
3. Toggle the switch to "On" to enable automatic replies.
4. Enter your out-of-office message in the "Automatic reply" field. You can use plain text or HTML formatting.
5. Set the start and end dates for when you want the automatic reply to be sent.
6. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Tips and Variations

• You can customize the out-of-office message to include specific details, such as your return date or contact information for an alternative person.
• You can also set up an out-of-office reply for a specific period of time, such as a vacation or a meeting.
• If you're using Exchange Server, you can set up an out-of-office reply using the Exchange Management Console or PowerShell.
• If you're using Outlook on a mobile device, you can set up an out-of-office reply using the Outlook app's settings.

Remember to test your out-of-office reply before you leave the office to ensure it's working correctly!