Otherwise, the rule won't work, because this is not an online service. Once you've completed the steps, Outlook will start sending out-of-office replies automatically immediately, but it's important that you leave the Outlook app running while you're away. If you're ready to enable the rule, leave the Turn on this rule option checked. Select the custom template that you created earlier. On 'Step 2,' click the a specific template link. If you'll be replying to every email you receive, make sure no option is selected under 'Which condition(s) do you want to check?' and click the Next button. Under 'Start from a blank rule,' select the Apply rule on messages I receive option. In the 'Email Rules' tab, click the New Rule button.

Select your non-Outlook account using the drop-down menu.Use the 'Save as' type drop-down menu, and select the Outlook Template (*.oft) option.Use the 'From' drop-down menu and select the email address you want to set up with auto-replies.Ĭompose a new email with the message people will receive, and don't forget the subject line.

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