{"id":472201,"date":"2022-07-08T20:00:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T17:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-set-up-an-out-of-office-message-in-outlook\/"},"modified":"2022-07-08T20:00:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T17:00:26","slug":"how-to-set-up-an-out-of-office-message-in-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-an-out-of-office-message-in-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Set Up an Out of Office Message in Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4215d3ef481\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4215d3ef481\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-an-out-of-office-message-in-outlook\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Set_Up_an_Out_of_Office_Message_in_Outlook%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Set Up an Out of Office Message in Outlook&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-an-out-of-office-message-in-outlook\/#Out_of_Office_in_Outlook_on_Windows\" >Out of Office in Outlook on Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-an-out-of-office-message-in-outlook\/#Out_of_Office_in_Outlook_on_Mac\" >Out of Office in Outlook on Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Set_Up_an_Out_of_Office_Message_in_Outlook%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Set Up an Out of Office Message in Outlook&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-736621 \" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/microsoft-outlook-logo-675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Outlook logo on a blue background.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>An out-of-office (OOO) reply for your emails is a convenient way to let others know when you\u2019re away. We\u2019ll show you how to set up an out-of-office reply in Microsoft Outlook on Windows and Mac.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re going to be away for a few hours, a day, or a week, you can create an automatic reply using your own words. This lets others know you\u2019re gone and will reply to their email when you return. Plus, you can set the start and end dates, so Outlook takes over when the time comes.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Out_of_Office_in_Outlook_on_Windows\"><\/span>Out of Office in Outlook on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Setting up an out of office reply in Outlook on Windows takes only a few minutes. To get started, open Outlook and select the File tab.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Set Up an Out of Office Reply on Outlook.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the Info section, use the drop-down box at the top to select an account if you have more than one. Then, choose \u201cAutomatic Replies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814718\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/InfoAutomaticRepliesWindows-OutlookOutOfOffice.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Info, Automatic Replies in Outlook on Windows\" width=\"650\" height=\"364\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the pop-up window, mark the Send Automatic Replies option at the top.<\/p>\n<p>To automatically send replies during a timeframe, check the box for Only Send During This Time Range. Then, enter the dates and times in the corresponding boxes. If you don\u2019t mark this option, you can manually turn automatic replies off using the Do Not Send Automatic Replies setting at the top.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814717\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SendDatesWindows-OutlookOutOfOffice.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Send automatic replies on Windows\" width=\"602\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Enter your out-of-office message in the text box at the bottom. You can format the font style and size as well as use bold, italics, color, and additional options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814716\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MessageWindows-OutlookOutOfOffice.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Out of office message on Windows\" width=\"602\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you finish, click \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Sign Out of Microsoft Outlook<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Out_of_Office_in_Outlook_on_Mac\"><\/span>Out of Office in Outlook on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can easily create an out-of-office reply in both the legacy and new version of Outlook on Mac. While the window you see to enter the automatic reply is the same in both versions, how you access it differs.<\/p>\n<p>In the legacy version, open Outlook, select your account on the left if you have more than one, and head to the Tools tab. Click \u201cOut of Office\u201d in the ribbon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814720\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ToolsOutMac-OutlookOutOfOffice.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Out of Office on the Tools tab on Mac\" width=\"346\" height=\"104\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using the new version of Outlook, open the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> and choose your account on the left if you have more than one. Select Tools &gt; Automatic Replies in the menu bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814719\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ToolsAutomaticRepliesMac-OutlookOutOfOffice.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tools, Automatic Replies in the Mac menu bar\" width=\"545\" height=\"219\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the pop-up window, mark the option at the top to enable automatic replies. Enter the message you want to use for others inside your organization.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814721\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/InternalMessageMac-OutlookOutOfOffice.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Send internal replies in Outlook on Mac\" width=\"417\" height=\"431\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To send the reply during a timeframe, check the box for Send Replies Only During This Time Period and enter the start and end dates and times. If you don\u2019t mark this option, you can turn off the replies manually by unchecking the box at the top.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814723\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DatesMac-OutlookOutOfOffice.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Dates for automatic replies on Mac\" width=\"417\" height=\"431\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Check the box for Send Replies Outside My Organization if you want to use that option. Choose your contacts or all external senders and then enter your message.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814722\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ExternalMessageMac-OutlookOutOfOffice.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Send external replies in Outlook on Mac\" width=\"417\" height=\"431\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you finish, click \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>OOO replies are helpful to others who send you emails while you\u2019re away. 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