Set office hours for gmail

You can set office hours for Gmail to automatically respond to incoming emails outside of your designated working hours. Here's how:

Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in feature

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
3. Go to the "General" tab.
4. Scroll down to the "Vacation responder" section.
5. Check the box next to "Set up an automatic reply."
6. Enter your office hours in the "From" and "To" fields. For example, "Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM."
7. Write a brief message that will be sent to incoming emails during your office hours. You can use the following format: "I'm currently out of the office. I'll respond to your email as soon as possible."
8. Click "Save Changes."

Method 2: Using a third-party plugin

There are several third-party plugins available that can help you set office hours for Gmail. Here's an example using the "Sanebox" plugin:

1. Install the Sanebox plugin from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Log in to your Gmail account and click on the Sanebox icon in the upper right corner.
3. Click on the "Settings" icon and select "Office Hours."
4. Enter your office hours in the "From" and "To" fields. For example, "Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM."
5. Write a brief message that will be sent to incoming emails during your office hours. You can use the following format: "I'm currently out of the office. I'll respond to your email as soon as possible."
6. Click "Save Changes."

How it works

When you set office hours for Gmail, you're essentially creating a rule that will automatically respond to incoming emails outside of your designated working hours. Here's what happens:

• When you're within your office hours, Gmail will send your usual responses to incoming emails.
• When you're outside of your office hours, Gmail will send an automatic response to incoming emails, using the message you set up in the "Vacation responder" section.
• The automatic response will include your office hours, so the sender knows when to expect a response from you.

Remember to set your office hours carefully, as they will affect when your automatic responses are sent.