How to Set Out of Office Message in Microsoft Teams

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How to Set Out of Office in Microsoft Teams

Note: The steps are the same for both Windows and Mac.

Step 1:Open theMicrosoft Teams appon your computer. Then, click on theprofile pictureat the top.

Step 2:Select theSet status message.

Step 3:Click on theSchedule out of officebutton, and it will open a dedicated Out of Office menu.

Step 4:EnableTurn on automatic repliestoggle and add your out-of-office message.

This message will appear when people try to contact you in Teams or open your profile. Teams will send it as an automatic reply in Outlook.

How to Set Out of Office From Teams Settings

Step 1:Open theMicrosoft Teams app> click on thethree-dot menubeside the profile picture.

Step 2:Go toSettings.

Step 3:SelectGeneral> scroll to the bottom > click onSchedule.

Step 4:On the next screen, toggle onTurn on automatic replies> enter your out of office message > clickSave.

How to Set Status Message in Teams Mobile App

The Microsoft Teams mobile apps do not allow setting an out-of-office message. However, you can set a normal status message and clear it after a set time.

Step 1:Open the Microsoft Teams app on iPhone or Android (both use the same UI).

Step 2:Tap on theprofile iconat the top.

Step 3:Select theSet status message.

Step 4:Add a status message and toggle onShow when people message me.

Step 5:Set the timer to clear the message after the fixed time automatically and hitDone.

That’s it. All your contacts will see the set status message whenever they try to message you in Teams. Remember that the same out-of-office message gets synced with Outlook email as well.

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Last updated on 29 May, 2024

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