Out of office message examples

Click New Email to compose a new message.If your version of Outlook doesn't have the option to create automatic replieswhile you're out of the office, you can still set up your vacation message by creating an Out of Office template and applying rules.^[6]Start by creating a new email message for your template.

• Rules can also be used to keep your inbox organized.

Type a subject and body for your Out of Office message.You'll leave the "To" and "CC" fields blank, as you won't actually be sending this message.

• In the subject line, type the subject that you want to appear in each message sent in your Out of Office replies. For example, "Out of Office," or "On vacation until 9/22."
• In the body of the message, you'll usually want to list the dates you'll be out of the office, and any specific instructions the sender should follow in the meantime.
• You may also include the contact information for somebody else within your organization in case the sender needs immediate assistance.