Step 1: Create a message template

  1. Click Home > New Email.

    Click New Email

  2. In the message body, type the message that you want to send as your automated reply.

    Out of office message

  3. In the message window, click File > Save As.

  4. In the Save As dialog box, in the Save as type list, click Outlook Template.

    Save as template

  5. In the File name box, type a name for your message template, and then click Save.