Outlook 2010: Set Out of Office Message

Posted by Mitch on Aug 27, 2009 under Office Tips | 6 Comments

Of you are an Outlook 2010 user in an Exchange environment, you can easily set an Out of Office message if you’re going to be away for a few days.

1. In Outlook, the Microsoft Office button in the upper-left corner.

2. Click Info on the left side.

3. Click Automatic Replies (Out of Office). If this option is grayed out, you are not connected to an Exchange server and will not be able to use this feature.

Fill out the information as needed. The email server will handle the rest while you’re gone.

6 Comments so far »

by Tim, on January 5 2010 @ 3:56 pm

Doesn’t work ARGGGGG
by Chantal, on April 1 2010 @ 11:06 am

Thanks…no problem.Add this first step.
1. Choose “File
2. Choose “Info” (to the left)
3. Click automatic replies
4. put a message in out of office
by Greg Rickel, on July 12 2010 @ 10:29 am

This does not work, even with the added step. I keep getting a message which says that the server is not available but it clearly is. 2010 is a nightmare, hard to navigate, no good help online.
by SReid, on July 15 2010 @ 4:59 pm

Worked for me — but you have to use the fixed beginning instructions that Chantal added on April 1 2010. Also – you must be on EXCHANGE for this to work!
by Meghan, on July 19 2010 @ 12:38 pm

1. “File” – got it.
2. “Info tab” – got it.
3. “Automatic replies” – DON’T GOT IT! I don’t even see this option. How do I know whether or not I’m on an Exchange server?
by Matt, on July 22 2010 @ 3:00 am

File – Info – Account Settings
You will either have 1 of 4 type of accounts:
1: Internet Email
2: Microsoft Exchange
3: SMS
4: Other

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