How to Set Up Out of Office in Outlook

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on “File

   If this option is not available, you may be using a non-Exchange account.
   
   Follow the steps outlined in Method Four of this article to set up an automatic reply for a non-Exchange account. ,,,, For example, type a message explaining that you’re unavailable, and refer questions and concerns to another contact from your office.,
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   Step 2: ” then select “Info” from the sidebar menu on the left.

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   Step 3: Select “Automatic Replies (Out of Office).” This will open the Automatic Replies dialog box.

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   Step 4: Place a checkmark next to “Send Automatic Replies.”

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   Step 5: Place a checkmark next to “Only send during this time range

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   Step 6: ” then select a “Start time” and “End time.” For example

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   Step 7: if you plan on going on vacation for two weeks

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   Step 8: select the date range during which you’ll be on vacation.

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   Step 9: Click on the “Inside my organization” tab

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    Step 10: then type the automatic reply you want sent to people who email you from your office or company.

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    Step 11: Click on the “Outside my organization” tab

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    Step 12: then type the automatic reply you want sent to people who email you from outside your organization.

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    Step 13: Click on “OK.” Individuals who email you while you’re out of the office will receive the automatic replies you created.

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