Frequently Asked Question
How do I set up an Out of Office reply?
Last Updated 3 days ago
🏖️ Setting Up Automatic Replies
- In Outlook, go to File → Automatic Replies
- Select Send automatic replies
- Check Only send during this time range and set your dates
- Type your message (see template below)
- Click OK
Thank you for your email. I am out of the office from [start date] to [end date] with limited access to email.
For urgent matters, please contact [backup name] at [email/phone].
I will respond to your message when I return.
Copy and customize this template for your out-of-office message
💡 Tip: You can set different messages for people inside vs. outside your organization using the two tabs in the Automatic Replies window.