If you’re planning to take some time off work, it’s important to let your colleagues know that you won’t be available. Setting an out of office message on your email is one way to do this, but did you know that you can also set it on your Gmail calendar? In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to do just that.

Step 1: Open Your Gmail Calendar

The first thing you need to do is open your Gmail calendar. You can do this by clicking on the “Calendar” button in the top right corner of your Gmail inbox.

Step 2: Click on the “Settings” Icon

Next, click on the “Settings” icon, which looks like a gear. It’s located in the top right corner of your calendar.

Step 3: Select “Settings” from the Dropdown Menu

A dropdown menu will appear when you click on the gear icon. Select “Settings” from the menu.

Step 4: Click on the “General” Tab

Once you’re in the settings menu, click on the “General” tab. This is where you’ll find the option to set your out of office message.

Step 5: Find the “Out of Office Auto-Decline” Section

Scroll down until you find the “Out of Office Auto-Decline” section. This is where you’ll set your out of office message.

Step 6: Check the Box Next to “Out of Office Auto-Decline”

To activate the out of office message, check the box next to “Out of Office Auto-Decline”.

Step 7: Set the Dates You’ll Be Out of the Office

Next, set the dates you’ll be out of the office. You can do this by clicking on the calendar icon next to “Start” and “End” dates.

Step 8: Write Your Out of Office Message

Now it’s time to write your out of office message. You can do this in the “Message” box. Make sure to include important information like when you’ll be back and who to contact in case of an emergency.

Step 9: Save Your Changes

Once you’re done writing your message, click on the “Save” button. Your out of office message is now set!

Step 10: Test Your Out of Office Message

Before you leave, make sure to test your out of office message. Send yourself an email and make sure that your message is working as expected.

Question and Answer:

Q: Can I set my out of office message for a specific time of day?

A: No, unfortunately you can’t set your out of office message for a specific time of day. It will be active for the entire day.

Q: What happens if someone sends me an email while I’m out of the office?

A: If someone sends you an email while you’re out of the office, they’ll receive an automatic response with your out of office message. They’ll know that you’re not available and when you’ll be back.

Q: Can I customize my out of office message?

A: Yes, you can customize your out of office message. Just make sure to include important information like when you’ll be back and who to contact in case of an emergency.