How to create an out-of-office message in Outlook 365

If you will not be checking your email for a while, you can create a reply that will automatically be sent to people the first message time they send you an email while you are away.

Note: you should always use the desktop Outlook 365 application. Outlook Web App (OWA) may not work depending on your computer's operating system.

Step-by-step guide

1. Click on File at the top left of the Outlook window.

2. Click on "Automatic Replies".

3. Check the box, Send automatic replies 

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3. Write your out-of-office message in the text box.

4. Click OK.

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