Auto-reply emails, also known as out-of-office or vacation replies

Auto-reply emails, also known as out-of-office or vacation replies, are automatic responses that are sent to anyone who emails you when you're not available. These messages inform senders that you're currently unavailable and provide information on when they can expect to hear back from you. Here's how to set up an auto-reply email in some popular email clients:
*Gmail:*
1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click the gear icon in the top right corner and select "See all settings."
3. Go to the "General" tab.
4. Scroll down to the "Vacation responder" section.
5. Set the "Vacation responder on" option.
6. Specify the start and end date for your auto-reply.
7. Enter the subject and message for your auto-reply.
8. You can also choose to send responses to people in your contacts only or to anyone.
9. Save your changes.
*Outlook:*
1. Log in to your Outlook account.
2. Click the gear icon in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings."
3. Go to the "Mail" section.
4. Under "Automatic replies," toggle the "Turn on automatic replies" option.
5. Set your desired start and end time for the auto-reply.
6. Compose your auto-reply message.
7. You can choose to send responses to people in your contacts only.
8. Save your changes.
*Apple Mail (macOS):*
1. Open the Mail application on your Mac.
2. Go to the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences."
3. Click on the "General" tab.
4. Check the box next to "Send out of office messages."
5. Compose your auto-reply message.
6. Close the preferences window.
*Microsoft Outlook (Windows):*
1. Open Microsoft Outlook.
2. Click "File" and select "Automatic Replies (Out of Office)."
3. Set your desired start and end time for the auto-reply.
4. Compose your auto-reply message.
5. Click "OK" to activate the auto-reply.
Please note that the specific steps and options may vary slightly depending on the version of your email client. Make sure to test your auto-reply to ensure it's working as expected. Once your auto-reply is set up, it will automatically respond to incoming emails during the specified period with your predefined message, letting senders know you're currently unavailable.