Send automatic out of office replies from Outlook

Set up an automatic reply

1. Select File > Automatic Replies.

   

2. In the Automatic Replies box, select Send automatic replies.

   Optionally, set a date range for your automatic replies. This will turn off automatic replies at the date and time you enter for the end time. Otherwise, you'll need to turn off automatic replies manually.

   Note: If you don't see Automatic Replies, use Rules and Alerts to set up your out-of-office message.

3. On the Inside My Organization tab, type the response that you want to send to teammates or colleagues while you are out of the office.

   

4. Select OK to save your settings.

Turn off automatic out-of-office replies

When Outlook is setup to send automatic replies, you'll see a message under the ribbon with this information. Select Turn off to disable automatic out-of-office replies. If you want to modify the dates for your automatic reply or the message sent, use the steps above to modify your settings.

Update your Automatic Replies on the Outlook mobile app