How Do I Set a Vacation Message in Outlook 365?

By Michael Ferguson

Are you planning on going on a much-needed vacation soon? If so, it’s important to set up a vacation message in Outlook 365 so that your contacts are aware of your absence.

This will ensure that they don’t expect any immediate responses and can plan accordingly. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to set up a vacation message in Outlook 365.

Step 1: Open Outlook 365
The first step is to open your Outlook 365 account. You can do this by going to the Microsoft website and logging in with your credentials.

Step 2: Click on the Gear Icon
Once you’re logged in, click on the gear icon located at the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Step 3: Click on ‘View all Outlook Settings’
From the dropdown menu that appears, select ‘View all Outlook settings’.

Setting up Your Vacation Message

Step 4: Click on ‘Automatic Replies’
Under the ‘Mail’ tab, click on ‘Automatic Replies’.

Step 5: Turn on Automatic Replies
To turn on automatic replies, toggle the switch next to ‘Turn on automatic replies’.

Step 6: Set Up Your Message
In the text box provided, type in your vacation message. This could be something along the lines of “Thank you for your email.

I am currently out of office and will not be available until [date]. I will respond to your email as soon as possible upon my return.”

Setting a Start and End Date for Your Vacation Message

Step 7: Choose Dates
If you want to set specific dates for when your automatic reply will be turned off and on, select ‘Send replies only during a time period’. Enter your start and end dates and times accordingly.

Setting Who Receives Your Vacation Message

Step 8: Choose Who Receives the Message
If you want to send your automatic reply to everyone who emails you, select ‘Send automatic replies to everyone outside my organization’. If you only want to send it to specific people, select ‘Send automatic replies only to people in my contacts’.

Saving Your Changes

Step 9: Save Your Changes
Once you’ve made all the necessary changes, click on ‘Save’ at the top of the page. Your vacation message will now be set up and sent out automatically during the dates and times specified.

  • Make sure your message is clear and concise.
  • Include important information such as when you’ll be back and who they can contact in case of an emergency.
  • Don’t forget to turn off your automatic replies once you’re back in the office.

Now that you know how to set up a vacation message in Outlook 365, you can enjoy your time off without worrying about missing any important emails. Happy vacationing!