To set up automatic replies, open your Outlook app, and select File > Automatic Replies (Out of Office).

You have two options for how to send automatic replies.

1. Send automatic replies without a specific date.

• This option will start sending automatic replies immediately, and will not turn off until you manually remove automatic replies.

We recommend using this option if you have a unforeseen life event, circumstance, family emergency, or simply do not want to be disturbed for any other reason. Or, if you aren't sure when exactly you will be back in the office, and you can turn them off when you are ready.

2. Send automatic replies for specific dates only

• This option will allow you to select specific dates and will turn on and off automatically at the start and end of your selected dates and times.

We recommend using specific dates if you will be out of the office for a certain period of time. Perhaps you are going on vacation, maternity leave, sick leave, etc. It is for if you know that you will be out but come back after a period of time.

If you choose option #1 listed above, leave "Only send during this time range" unchecked.

If you chose option #2, check the box:"Only send during this time range"

In this example, we chose option #2 since we are going on vacation.

You should include a note, so people inside and outside your organization know the dates you will be out of office and who they can contact while your are gone. Make sure your note is included in both boxes Inside and Outside your organization.

To set up automatic replies on your Mac, open the Outlook app, and right click your email > Automatic Replies.

You have two options for how to send automatic replies.

1. Send automatic replies without a specific date

• This option will start sending automatic replies immediately, and will not turn off until you manually remove automatic replies.

We recommend using this option if you have a unforeseen life event, circumstance, family emergency, or simply do not want to be disturbed for any other reason. Or, if you aren't sure when exactly you will be back in the office, and you can turn them off when you are ready.

2. Send automatic replies for specific dates only

• This option will allow you to select specific dates and will turn on and off automatically at the start and end of your selected dates and times.

We recommend using specific dates if you will be out of the office for a certain period of time. Perhaps you are going on vacation, maternity leave, sick leave, etc. It is for if you know that you will be out but come back after a period of time.

If you choose option #1 listed above, leave "Only send during this time range" unchecked.

If you chose option #2, check the box:"Only send during this time range"

In this example, we chose option #2 since we are going on vacation.

Be sure to check both boxes to send automatic replies for inside and outside your organization.

Also, incluse a note so your colleagues know the dates you will be out of office and what to expect while you are gone.