# Outlook: Setting up Out of Office Message (Classical Outlook)

**Quick guide about setting up out of office reply on classical outlook.**

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### 1. Open File's Tab

Click the **file** tab.

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### 2. Select Automatic replies

In the **Info Section**, find the automatic replies and open it.

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### 3. Configure your reply

In here you can configure the automatic reply you want to be sent to insiders and outsiders.

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### 4. Things you might consider

You might want to consider the following when configuring:

1. Adding your signature at the bottom on the reply. ( Simply copy and paste your current signature)
2. Setting an Outside my Organization reply
3. Sending a message between a particular time period. (check the 'only send during this time range' box)#
4. Adding rules if you want the reply to be more targeted.