Title:  Setting an Out of Office in Outlook 

 

Problem:  I would like to set an automatic reply to let anyone who emails me that I am out of the office. 

 

Solution: 

  1. 1. When in Outlook, select “File”. 

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  1. 2. Select “Automatic Replies”. 

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  1. 3. The “Send automatic replies” option should be selected.  

  1. a. There is an option to only send automatic replies during a certain time range.  

  1. b. Click on “only send during this time range:” to set the range for the automated reply to be sent out. 

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  1. c. In the box, type the automated message that you would like to send to recipients. 

  1. i. There is an option to only send the automated message to people within Homespire. If you would like to send the message to everyone, click on “Outside My Organization” and write message there. 

  1. 4. Select ‘OK’ to save the settings. 

 

Notes:  

  • This will accomplish sending an automated message any time someone (within the organization) sends an email. 

 

 

Additional Support: 

Phone: (301) 591-5122 or Ext 400