Setup Automatic Replies (New Microsoft Outlook)

Desktop/ Online Steps

  1. Click the Gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of the application to open Outlook settings.
    • A new window will open. 

Outlook Settings Gear Icon

  1. Select Accounts > Automatic Replies. Click the toggle to Turn on automatic replies. 

Automatic Replies Settings in Oulook

  1. After completing Step 2, the second half of the window will become available with the following options:  
    1. Send replies during a time period – Set a time frame for your Automatic Reply (out-of-office).
    2. Send automatic replies inside your organization – Draft your out-of-office response

Automatic Replies Toggled On 

  1. To turn off your automatic replies, go back to the Gear icon and toggle off Automatic replies. 

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