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Go to File > Info in classic Outlook, then select Automatic Replies.
(If you don't see Automatic Replies, your email account doesn't support this feature. Instead, you can create an out-of-office rule. For instructions, see Use rules to create an out of office message.)
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Select Send automatic replies. You also may want to select Only send during this time range and specify start and end times for your message.
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Compose your automatic reply, then select OK.
Tip: To stop sending automatic replies, select Turn off on the yellow banner in Outlook, or go to File and select Turn off in the Automatic Replies box.Â
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On the View tab in new Outlook, selectÂ
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Select Accounts > Automatic Replies.Â
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Select the Turn on automatic replies toggle.
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Select Send replies only during a time period, and then enter start and end times.
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Under Send automatic replies inside your organization, enter the message to send while you're away. (You can use the formatting options for text alignment, color, and emphasis.)
To set up automatic replies to other people, select Send replies outside your organization, then add a separate message for that audience.
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When you're done, select Save.
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On the Tools tab in Outlook for Mac, select Automatic Replies.
(If you don't see this option, your email account doesn't support this feature. Instead, you can create an out-of-office rule. For instructions, see Use rules to create an out of office message.)
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Select Send automatic replies for account.Â
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Compose your automatic reply.
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Select Send replies only during this time period, and specify start and end times for your message, then select OK.