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KI 0129 How do I set up an “out of office” auto-reply in Outlook?

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You can set up an automatic “out of office” reply in Outlook.
If your computer is managed by the IT division and you have Outlook, you can find help on:

Setting up an “out of office” auto-reply in Outlook
  • Open the File menu in Outlook
  • Click on Automatic Replies, select Send automatic replies and enter your own message in the text field below.
  • Optional: You can add your own rules (conditions and actions) for the out of office auto-reply by clicking the Rules... button (see above) and choosing from the various alternatives.

Setting up an “out of office” auto-reply in Outlook Web Access
  • Go to https://outlook.office.com/mail/
  • Click the cogwheel icon in the top right menu line
  • Select View all Outlook settings if the menu below appears
  • Go to Mail > Automatic replies and specify the settings
  • Enter the auto-reply message