How to send an automatic reply on Gmail when you’re out of office: A step-by-step guide
Under the “General” tab, go to the “Vacation responder” section. At the top, turn the “Vacation responder” switch On On. Under “Compose and Reply,” tap Vacation responder.
Whether you are going on holiday, taking a few days off work or stepping away from your inbox for a while, keeping people informed about your availability can help avoid missed communication. Gmail offers a built-in feature called Vacation Responder that automatically replies to incoming emails during a specified period. Users can set a date range, add a subject line and write a message explaining when they will be available again. There is also an option to send these replies only to people in their contacts. The feature is available on Gmail for computers, Android phones and iPhones, so users can set it up from their preferred device. Here is how to enable an automatic reply on Gmail when you are out of office. On your computer, open Gmail. At the top right, click Settings Settings and then See all settings. Select Vacation responder on. Fill in the date range, subject, and message. Optional: To send the reply to your contacts only, under the message, check the box. At the bottom of the page, click Save Changes. Tips: If you have a signature, it shows below the reply. When your vacation responder is on, a banner shows across the top of your inbox. To turn it off, click End now. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app . At the top left, tap Menu Menu and then Settings. Choose your account. Tap Vacation responder. Tap Done. Tip: To turn off your automatic reply, turn off Vacation responder On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app . Turn on Vacation Responder On. Enter the date range, subject, and message. Optional: To send the reply to your contacts only, under the message, tap Send only to my Contacts. At the top right, tap Save. Tip: To turn off your automatic reply, turn off Vacation Responder On. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.