How to set up a Out of Office Message in Outlook?

Modified on Fri, Jul 28, 2023 at 10:38 AM

If you're going on vacation or taking a break from work, it's important to let your colleagues and clients know that you won't be available. One way to do this is by setting up an out of office message in Outlook. Here's how to do it:


Step 1: Open Outlook and click on the "File" tab in the top left corner.



Step 2: Click on "Automatic Replies (Out of Office)".


Step 3: In the "Automatic Replies" window, check the box that says "Send automatic replies".


Step 4: Choose the date range for your out of office message. You can set a specific start and end date, or leave it open-ended.


Step 5: Type your out of office message in the text box. Be sure to include the dates you'll be out of the office, and any alternative contacts or resources that people can use in your absence.


Step 6: If you want to send different messages to people inside and outside your organization, click on the "Inside My Organization" and "Outside My Organization" tabs and customize your messages accordingly.


Step 7: Click "OK" to save your changes.



That's it! Your out of office message is now set up in Outlook. Remember to turn it off when you return to work by following the same steps and unchecking the "Send automatic replies" box.

If you have any issues with any of these steps contact Tech support at tech.support@vanderbiltsecurities.com or Call 631-845-5100



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