Applies To
Outlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook on the web New Outlook for Windows

Note: These steps only put a date on your calendar. To post an Out off Office message in email, see Set an out of office message.

  1. In Classic Outlook​​​​​​​, at the left corner of your ribbon, select Outlook New Appointment Button Icon New Appointment.

  2. Add a title and a start and end time. If appropriate, select the All day option.

  3. Next to  Show As button Show As, choose the status you want to apply to this item (Free, Busy, Out of Office, etc.).

  4.  Select Save & Close.

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