- To set the Out of Office message on Teams, launch Teams > click your profile picture in Teams > choose Set status message.
- Your Teams Out of Office message can be synced with your Outlook automatic reply.
How to Set Out of Office in Microsoft Teams
Note : The steps are the same for both Windows and Mac.
Step 1: Open the Microsoft Teams app on your computer. Then, click on the profile picture at the top.
Step 2: Select the Set status message .
Step 3: Click on the Schedule out of office button, and it will open a dedicated Out of Office menu.
Step 4: Enable Turn on automatic replies toggle and add your out-of-office message.
This message will appear when people try to contact you in Teams or open your profile. Teams will send it as an automatic reply in Outlook.
How to Set Out of Office From Teams Settings
Step 1: Open the Microsoft Teams app > click on the three-dot menu beside the profile picture.
Step 2: Go to Settings .
Step 3: Select General > scroll to the bottom > click on Schedule .
Step 4: On the next screen, toggle on Turn on automatic replies > enter your out of office message > click Save .
How to Set Status Message in Teams Mobile App
The Microsoft Teams mobile apps do not allow setting an out-of-office message. However, you can set a normal status message and clear it after a set time.
Step 1: Open the Microsoft Teams app on iPhone or Android (both use the same UI).
Step 2: Tap on the profile icon at the top.
Step 3: Select the Set status message .
Step 4: Add a status message and toggle on Show when people message me .
Step 5: Set the timer to clear the message after the fixed time automatically and hit Done .
That’s it. All your contacts will see the set status message whenever they try to message you in Teams. Remember that the same out-of-office message gets synced with Outlook email as well.
