How to set up an Automatic reply in Outlook.

1. Log into Outlook Web on Office 365.
2. Click the gear icon at the top right corner of the screen and select Automatic replies. 

   

3. In the pop-up window that opens, select Send automatic replies; other options include:
   • Ability to specify the Start and End time you want the automatic reply to be in effect 
     (this ensures the automatic reply is turned off on your return date).
   • Block your calendar so that people see you as "busy" during this period.
   • Automatically decline new invitations for events while you're away.
   • Decline and cancel meetings.

   

4. In the message field, enter the message you want senders to receive. 
5. Check the box labeled Send automatic reply messages to senders outside my organization to send the same message (or a different one) to senders from outside of ILAC.

• When finished, click the OK button at the top of the window.