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.
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In Classic Outlook​​​​​​​, at the left corner of your ribbon, select
 New Appointment. -
Add a title and a start and end time. If appropriate, select the All day option.
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Next toÂ
 Show As, choose the status you want to apply to this item (Free, Busy, Out of Office, etc.). -
 Select Save & Close.
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.
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In New Outlook, on​​​​​​​
 Calendar, on the Home tab, select New event. -
Add a title and a date and time. If appropriate, turn on the All day option.
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On the Event tab, selectÂ
 Busy, and choose the status you want to apply to this item (Free, Busy, Away, etc.). -
When you're done, select  Save.