About this tag
The automatic replies tag on WindowsForum.com covers configuring out-of-office responses in Microsoft Outlook across Windows, Mac, and mobile devices. Discussions focus on the Automatic Replies feature for Microsoft 365, Exchange, Outlook.com, and Hotmail accounts, which works server-side even when your PC is off. For POP and IMAP accounts like Gmail that lack this feature, the tag includes workarounds using classic Outlook rules. Users can find steps for new Outlook for Windows, classic Outlook, Outlook on the web, and mobile apps, addressing the inconsistent placement of settings across versions. The tag is useful for troubleshooting and setting up automatic replies in various email environments.
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    Outlook Out of Office: Set Automatic Replies on Windows, Mac and Mobile

    Out-of-office email is one of Outlook’s most useful features, but it is also one of its most inconsistently placed settings. The exact steps depend on whether you use new Outlook for Windows, classic Outlook, Outlook on the web, Outlook for Mac, or Outlook mobile—and, more importantly, whether...