I'm trying to set up an auto reply in Outlook, but I can't seem to find it ANYWHERE! I know I've seen it before, but now that I'm looking for it, it's eluding me.
can anyone tell me where to find that setting?
Thanks!
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You can use the out-of-office assistant. Or you can use tools > rules and alerts.
As is the MS way...there are probably other ways to do it as well...
As is the MS way...there are probably other ways to do it as well...
auto replies are generally a bad thing - especially if someone writes you that has one setup.
that's why your email host probably doesn't have an "easy" way to do it. they don't want you to.
(you write to DJ with your auto reply on - his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back)
that's why your email host probably doesn't have an "easy" way to do it. they don't want you to.
(you write to DJ with your auto reply on - his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back)
QUOTE(M A @ February 15 2008, 09:36 AM) 
auto replies are generally a bad thing - especially if someone writes you that has one setup.
that's why your email host probably doesn't have an "easy" way to do it. they don't want you to.
(you write to DJ with your auto reply on - his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back)
that's why your email host probably doesn't have an "easy" way to do it. they don't want you to.
(you write to DJ with your auto reply on - his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back)
makes sense, point taken, but we are going out of town for the weekend for OSPW and want to set up an auto reply to let all of our clients know who may contact us that we will get back to them as soon as we return.
QUOTE(danwatkins @ February 15 2008, 09:19 AM)
You can use the out-of-office assistant. Or you can use tools > rules and alerts.
As is the MS way...there are probably other ways to do it as well...
As is the MS way...there are probably other ways to do it as well...
This is what outlook pulled up for me
"The Out of Office Assistant command does not appear unless you are using an Exchange Server e-mail account and you are in the Mail view."
is there any way to do this without using an exchange server email accounrt?
You should be able to set up a rule that responds to all incoming mail with a template email that you create.
You may also be able to go to your e-mail provider (Usually your web host as well) and set it up there.
Outlook only works if your computer is on unless you have an exchange server set up. So if you do not want your computer on all weekend and do not have an exchange server for your e-mail that is not an option.
Check with your e-mail host to see if they can do it for you. I use Godaddy and I know they have an auto reply.
You could also use a web mail feature Thunderbird portable on a jump drive if you are going to take a lap top and just answer as you receive new e-mail.
Outlook only works if your computer is on unless you have an exchange server set up. So if you do not want your computer on all weekend and do not have an exchange server for your e-mail that is not an option.
Check with your e-mail host to see if they can do it for you. I use Godaddy and I know they have an auto reply.
You could also use a web mail feature Thunderbird portable on a jump drive if you are going to take a lap top and just answer as you receive new e-mail.
QUOTE(JenStewartPhotography @ February 15 2008, 05:57 PM)
This is what outlook pulled up for me
"The Out of Office Assistant command does not appear unless you are using an Exchange Server e-mail account and you are in the Mail view."
is there any way to do this without using an exchange server email accounrt?
"The Out of Office Assistant command does not appear unless you are using an Exchange Server e-mail account and you are in the Mail view."
is there any way to do this without using an exchange server email accounrt?
Hi Jen,
If you're not using an exchange server account, you're only option is to see if your email provider offers a similar service. This is because with "normal" Outlook email, Outlook only downloads your messages from the mail server. If someone sends you an email, and Outlook is not open (or your computer is off), Outlook doesn't know about that email until it downloads it. With Outlook and an exchange server email account, when you set the Out Of Office Assistant, Outlook is actually adjusting settings on the Microsoft Exchange mail server that enable the server to generate the automatic replies on your behalf.
I think most email providers offer a similar service these days. If I log into my email provider's web interface, I can set up an auto reply very easily (I just have to tick a box and enter the message I want to send back) with no Outlook involvement at all.
Hope this helps,
Joel.
QUOTE(M A @ February 15 2008, 05:36 PM)
auto replies are generally a bad thing - especially if someone writes you that has one setup.
that's why your email host probably doesn't have an "easy" way to do it. they don't want you to.
(you write to DJ with your auto reply on - his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back)
that's why your email host probably doesn't have an "easy" way to do it. they don't want you to.
(you write to DJ with your auto reply on - his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back, you get another email and you auto reply to that. his writes back)
Matts reply is quite valid, but another reason not to use an autoresponder is that the spam mails which are sent out are just sent out to numerous email addresses, as soon as your autoresponder replies they know that yours is a valid address and it then opens the floodgates. `if you have a blog, why not just put an entry to say you're going to be away and will answer all emails on your return, or use an internet cafe to pick your mail up whilst on the road.
2 cents.
Carl
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