Outlook
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Open Outlook:
- Launch the Outlook application on your computer.
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Go to File:
- Click on the File tab located at the top left corner of the screen.
- Click on the File tab located at the top left corner of the screen.
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Select Automatic Replies:
- In the Info tab, click on Automatic Replies (Out of Office).
- In the Info tab, click on Automatic Replies (Out of Office).
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Enable Automatic Replies:
- In the Automatic Replies window, select Send automatic replies.
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Set Time Range (Optional):
- If you want to specify the duration for the automatic replies, check the box for Only send during this time range and set the start and end times.
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Compose Your Message:
- Type your out-of-office message in the text box. You can set different messages for people inside and outside your organization by using the respective tabs.
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Save and Activate:
- Click OK to save your settings and activate the automatic replies.
This will automatically sync with Teams.
- Click OK to save your settings and activate the automatic replies.
Teams
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Open Teams Settings:
- Click on the Settings and more (three dots) icon at the top right corner, then select Settings.
- Click on the Settings and more (three dots) icon at the top right corner, then select Settings.
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Navigate to General Settings:
- In the Settings menu, click on General.
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Schedule Out of Office:
- Scroll down to the Out of Office section and click Schedule.
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Turn on Automatic Replies:
- Toggle the switch to Turn on automatic replies.
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Compose Your Message:
- Type your out-of-office message in the text box.
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Set Time Range:
- Set the start and end times for your out-of-office status by checking the box Send replies only during a time period and selecting the dates and times.
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Save:
- Click Save to activate your out-of-office status.
- Click Save to activate your out-of-office status.
This will automatically sync with Outlook.