Summary
This article provides instructions on how to set an automatic (out of office) reply in the Outlook on the web.
How-To
Task: Create an automatic (out of office) reply in Outlook on the web.
Create an Automatic Reply to respond to incoming email messages for either a standard reply or for when offices are closed.
Instructions
Step 1 - Log in to Outlook on the Web with your Microsoft 365 school/work credentials.
Step 2 - Click the gear icon in the upper right hand corner of your Outlook window.
Step 3 - Scroll to the bottom of the Settings menu, and click View all Outlook settings.
Step 4 - Select Mail > Automatic replies.
Step 5 - Toggle Automatic replies on.
Step 6 - Select a Start Time and End Time.
Step 7 - Enter a Response Message.
Step 8 - Click Save.
Outcome
An automatic reply is send when an email is received by the email account. To test the feature, send a test email message to the email account.
Further Readings
Send automatic (Out of Office) replies in Outlook on the web
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