Set up auto-reply in Outlook (out of office)
How to set up auto-reply (out of office)
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Select File > Automatic Replies.
Note: If you don't see the Automatic Replies button, follow the steps to use rules to send an out of office message.
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Select Send automatic replies.
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If you don't want the messages to go out right away, select Only send during this time range.
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Choose the dates and times you'd like to set your automatic reply for.
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Type in a message. You can format the text using the tool bar, or cut and paste text you've formatted, including hyperlinked text.
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Select OK.
Notes:
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To set an automatic reply for contacts outside your company, select Outside My Organization > Auto-reply to people outside my organization, type in a message, and select OK.
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The OK button may be missing because of certain screen solution and scaling settings. To resolve this issue, you can adjust the screen resolution and scaling settings, or use a large monitor.
