Set an out-of-office reply
Tell people you are away without answering each one.
An out-of-office reply is a short note your mail sends back by itself while you are away.
You set the wording and the dates once. It stops when you return.
Key points
- An out-of-office reply answers people while you are away
- Your mail still arrives as usual and waits
What to remember
- Say when you are back. That is what people need.
- It answers for you. It never holds your mail.
Try this
Look in your mail settings for Vacation reply or Out of office. Leave it switched off.
Practice: Set an out-of-office reply. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.