Outlook Desktop App (Windows/Mac)
- Open Outlook and go to the File tab.
- Click Automatic Replies (Out of Office).
- In the dialog box:
- Select Send automatic replies.
- Optionally, check Only send during this time range and set the start and end times.
- Enter your message in the Inside My Organization tab (for colleagues).
- Enter a different message in the Outside My Organization tab (for external contacts), if needed.
- Click OK to activate.
Part 2: Setting Delegates (Allowing Others to Manage Your Mail or Calendar)
Outlook Desktop App (Windows)
- Go to File > Account Settings > Delegate Access.
- Click Add, then select the person from your address book.
- Choose the permissions for:
- Inbox
- Calendar
- Tasks
- Contacts
- Notes
- You can allow the delegate to:
- See private items
- Receive meeting requests
- Click OK to confirm.
Outlook on the Web (Calendar Delegation Only)
- Go to Settings > View all Outlook settings.
- Navigate to Calendar > Shared calendars.
- Under Publish a calendar, choose the calendar and permission level.
- To delegate:
- Under Share a calendar, select your calendar.
- Enter the person’s email and choose Can edit or Delegate.
- Click Share.