This guide will walk through how to set up an away message or automatic response in Outlook for the browser, desktop app, mobile, and for Mac.

Outlook in the Browser

1. Open Outlook in the browser.
2. Click on the Settings gear icon.
3. Select View all Outlook settings.
4. Click on Automatic replies.
5. Toggle the turn on automatic replies option by clicking the button beside this.
6. Set up the time period that you want to use the automatic reply.
7. Enter the message that you want to be used as an automatic reply.
8. Click Save.

Outlook Desktop App

1. Open the Outlook Desktop App.
2. Select File.
3. Select Automatic Replies (Out of Office).
4. Click the button beside sent automatic replies.
5. Click only send during this time range and set the desired time range.
6. Enter the message that you want to be used as an automatic reply.
7. Click OK.

Outlook Mobile App (iOS/Android)

1. Open the Outlook Mobile App.
2. Click on the menu icon/your account in the top left corner.
3. Click the Settings gear icon in the bottom left corner.
4. Under Mail accounts, click on your Office 365 account.
5. Click on Automatic Replies.
6. Click the button beside Automatic Replies to turn on.
7. Set up a time period for automatic response by selecting reply during a time period.
8. Enter the message that you want to be used as an automatic reply.
9. Click the check mark in the top right corner.

Outlook for Mac

1. Open the Outlook Desktop App.
2. Select Tools from the navigation bar.
3. Click on the “Automatic Replies” option.
4. If you have more than one account in Outlook, select the account you wish to add an Automatic Reply.
5. Check the box next to “Send automatic replies for account…”
6. Type your reply message in the box.

You can set a start and end time as well as a different message for emails received from individuals outside of CVCC.

If you need help with these directions, have any questions, or would like assistance, please contact the HelpDesk by email at or at 828-327-7000 ext. 4444.