Vacation calendar gmail

A vacation calendar in Gmail!

A vacation calendar, also known as an autoresponder or out-of-office (OOF) message, is a feature in Gmail that allows you to set up a message to be sent to people who email you while you're away on vacation or unavailable. Here's how to set it up:

Step 1: Enable Vacation Responder

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner of the page.
3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "General" tab.
5. Look for the "Vacation responder" section and toggle the switch to "On".

Step 2: Set Up Your Vacation Message

1. In the "Vacation responder" section, click on the "Create a new vacation responder" button.
2. Enter a subject line for your autoresponder message (e.g., "Out of Office - Vacation").
3. Write a brief message explaining your absence and any alternative contact information (e.g., "I'll be out of the office from July 1st to July 15th. If you have an urgent matter, please contact John at [email protected].").
4. Choose the start and end dates for your vacation responder.
5. Click "Save Changes".

Step 3: Test Your Vacation Message

1. Send an email to yourself from another account or a friend's email address.
2. Check your Gmail account to ensure the autoresponder message is sent correctly.

Tips:

• You can customize your vacation message to include specific details, such as your return date or alternative contact information.
• You can also set up a vacation responder for a specific period, like a conference or a holiday.
• If you have multiple email addresses, you can set up a vacation responder for each one separately.

By setting up a vacation calendar in Gmail, you'll ensure that your contacts know when you're unavailable and can reach out to you when you return. Happy vacationing!