Steps to Enable Automatic Replies:
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Open Outlook and select File from the top menu.
- Click Automatic Replies (Out of Office).
- Select "Send Automatic Replies."
- (Recommended) Check "Only send during this date range" to automatically disable Out of Office replies after the specified period.
- Enter a short message, such as:
I am currently out of the office and will return on Monday, May 10th.
- (Optional) Include contact information for a coworker who can assist in your absence.
- Configure the message separately for both:
- Inside My Organization
- Outside My Organization
- Click OK to save your settings.
Reminder:
When you return, manually disable the Out of Office Assistant if it was not set to turn off automatically.