Microsoft Outlook

Tutorial: Setting Up Out-of-Office Messages

Out-of-office messages can be configured to automatically send a reply message when you expect to be unable to check email regularly. This is useful during breaks and when attending conferences.

Step 1

In Outlook, go to the ‘File’ tab and select ‘Info’ at the top for the ‘Account Information’ section.

Step 2

Select “Automatic Replies (Out of Office).”

Step 3

Select “Out of Office” from the choices at the top of the window.

Step 4

Put a message in the adjoining box. That message will automatically be sent in response to every message that is sent to you while you are out. See also: sample messages for ideas.

Step 5

The next time you open Outlook from your office, you will get a message saying “Your Out of Office Assistant says you are out. Would you like to change that to In?”  That way, you won’t forget and leave it on for days after you return.

• Return to The Microsoft Outlook Guide

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