Outlook - Sending automatic replies Tutorial

In this video, you will learn about sending automatic replies in Microsoft 365. The video covers how to set up automatic replies in your Microsoft 365 account, allowing you to send automated responses to incoming emails when you are away or unavailable.
This feature is useful for maintaining communication with your contacts and letting them know when you will be able to respond.
By using automatic replies, you can save time and ensure that important messages are acknowledged even when you are not actively checking your email.
This will help you stay organized and maintain effective communication with your colleagues and clients.

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Available in Microsoft365

Objectifs :

This document aims to provide a comprehensive guide on how to set up automatic replies in Outlook when using an Exchange or Office 365 server for business. It will cover the steps to configure these replies, including scheduling options and message customization for both internal and external contacts.

Chapitres :

Introduction to Automatic Replies in Outlook
Automatic replies in Outlook are a useful feature for notifying contacts that you are unavailable to respond to emails. This is particularly beneficial when you are on vacation or traveling. By setting up these replies, you can ensure that colleagues and clients are informed of your absence.
Configuring Automatic Replies
To set up automatic replies in Outlook, follow these steps: 1. **Open Outlook**: Launch the Outlook application on your computer. 2. **Select the File Tab**: Click on the 'File' tab located in the top left corner of the window. 3. **Click on Automatic Replies**: In the menu that appears, select the 'Automatic Replies' button. 4. **Enable Automatic Replies**: In the dialogue box that opens, choose 'Send automatic replies'.
Scheduling Your Absence
If you wish to schedule your automatic replies in advance, you can do so by: - Checking the 'Only send during this time range' checkbox. - Specifying your start and end dates for the absence. This allows you to set a timeframe during which the automatic replies will be sent.
Customizing Your Messages
You can create two different messages for your automatic replies: - **Inside My Organization**: This message will be sent to colleagues or anyone within your organization. Type your desired reply in this tab. - **Outside My Organization**: To send replies to external contacts, click on this tab. Here, you can choose to send replies to: - Only your contacts - Anyone outside your organization - Type the message you want to send to external senders.
Managing Automatic Replies
Upon your return, Outlook will display a notification indicating that automatic replies are activated. You can manage these replies by: - Clicking on the notification message to disable automatic replies. - Alternatively, return to the 'File' tab, select 'Automatic Replies', and then choose 'Do not send automatic replies'. If you forget to activate automatic replies before leaving, you can log in to your user page from any computer connected to the Internet, provided your organization allows this. Navigate to the settings menu to access the automatic replies function, which operates similarly to the application.
Conclusion
Setting up automatic replies in Outlook is a straightforward process that helps maintain communication even when you are unavailable. By following the steps outlined above, you can ensure that your contacts are informed of your absence, enhancing professionalism and clarity in your communications.

FAQ :

How do I set up automatic replies in Outlook?

To set up automatic replies in Outlook, go to the File tab, click on the Automatic Replies button, select 'Send automatic replies', and configure your messages for both inside and outside your organization.

Can I schedule my automatic replies in advance?

Yes, you can schedule your automatic replies by selecting the 'Only send during this time range' checkbox and specifying the start and end dates.

What should I do if I forget to activate automatic replies before leaving?

If you forget to activate automatic replies, you can log in to your user page from any computer connected to the Internet and access the automatic replies function to enable it.

Can I send different messages to internal and external contacts?

Yes, you can compose two different messages: one for contacts inside your organization and another for those outside.

How do I disable automatic replies once I return?

To disable automatic replies, you can click on the message indicating that automatic replies are activated when you open Outlook, or go back to the File tab and select 'Do not send automatic replies'.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Vacation Notification

When planning a vacation, employees can set up automatic replies in Outlook to inform colleagues and clients of their absence, ensuring that communication continues smoothly in their absence.

Business Travel

Sales representatives traveling for business can use automatic replies to notify clients and partners that they may not be able to respond immediately, providing alternative contacts if necessary.

Remote Work

Employees working remotely can set up automatic replies to manage expectations about their availability, especially during busy periods or when attending meetings.

Customer Support

Customer support agents can use automatic replies to inform customers of their unavailability during off-hours or holidays, ensuring customers are aware of response times.

Project Management

Project managers can set automatic replies during critical project phases to communicate their limited availability, helping team members understand when they can expect responses.

Glossaire :

Exchange Server

A Microsoft server that provides email, calendar, and contact management services for businesses.

Office 365

A subscription service offered by Microsoft that includes access to Office applications and other productivity services via the cloud.

Outlook

A personal information manager from Microsoft that includes email, calendar, task management, and contact management functionalities.

Automatic Replies

A feature in Outlook that allows users to send pre-defined responses to incoming emails when they are unavailable.

Inside My Organization

A setting in the Automatic Replies feature that allows users to send responses to colleagues within the same organization.

Outside My Organization

A setting in the Automatic Replies feature that allows users to send responses to individuals outside their organization.

Time Range

A specified period during which automatic replies will be sent, defined by a start and end date.

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or Office 365 server for business,

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you have the option to send out-of-office

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automatic replies from Outlook

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to allow people who contact you

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to know that you are not available for a certain period,

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when you go on vacation or on the road, for example,

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and you will not be available to reply to email messages.

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To configure these automatic responses

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when you are away from the office,

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select the File tab and click the Automatic Replies button.

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In the dialogue box that opens,

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select Send automatic replies.

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In addition, if you want to schedule

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your absence in advance,

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select the Only send during this time range checkbox

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and specify a start and end date.

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You can compose two different messages.

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In the Inside My Organization tab,

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you type the reply you want to send your colleagues

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or people in the same organization.

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If you want your automatic replies

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to be sent to senders outside your organization,

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click on the Outside My Organization tab,

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check the box below,

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choose whether you want to send them to your contacts only

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or to anyone outside your organization,

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and type the answer you want to send when you are away.

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When you return, on opening Outlook,

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you will see a message indicating that

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the automatic replies are activated.

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You can click on this message to disable them

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or return to the File > Automatic Replies tab

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and then select Do not send automatic replies.

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Note that this function is available

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only in the online version of Outlook,

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so do not panic if you have forgotten

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to activate the automatic answers before leaving.

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You will then have to find a computer

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connected to the Internet to log in on your user page,

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if your organization gives you this possibility.

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Then go to the menu of parameters

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to see the automatic replies function,

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which works in the same way as the application.

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