Creating an Away Message

This feature is also known as an out-of-office auto-reply. You can set an away message that automatically replies to people who send you messages when you are away from checking mail for an extended period of time. That message is sent to each recipient only once, regardless of how many messages that person sends you during the designated away period.

To set an away message:

1. Click on Options .
2. Click the Mail tab.
3. Check Away message Enabled.
4. In the Away message text box, enter the away message to be sent, such as "I am currently out of the office and am checking voice mail but not email. I will return on August 1, 2006."
5. Click Save. The away message feature is enabled immediately.

Remember to turn off the away message when you return.