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littlesista06

11-06-2003, 11:56 PM

Is there a way to set up an auto-response message through Outlook?
I thought I'd try one while I'm gone just for the heck of it.

AnnW

11-07-2003, 07:56 AM

Go to Tools, Message Rules, Mail..

#1. click on all messages
#2. reply with message
#3. type in whatever message you want
#4. name the rule

click on ok

littlesista06

11-07-2003, 10:28 AM

Thanks!

Jeff

11-11-2003, 04:27 PM

does that work automatically or does your system have to pull the messages from your isp server?

AnnW

11-11-2003, 04:56 PM

I am not sure what you are asking, Jeff.

Jeff

11-12-2003, 10:53 AM

i don't understand how outlook can do an autoresponse unless you are connected to the internet 24/7. Is there a way?

AnnW

11-12-2003, 11:26 AM

It would work just like it does with any messages you receive. I haven't done auto response, but I have used the message tools for other features and it would do it when I opened outlook express.

Jeff

11-12-2003, 01:01 PM

Sounds like we are thinking along the same lines. You have to bring the messages off the server (ie open up outlook) before the rule will be activated.

AnnW

11-12-2003, 02:06 PM

Oh..I see what you are saying. No, I don't think you have to download the messages for it to then send out a notice saying you aren't there, that would defeat the purpose, don't you think? I have received "out of office" notices, and the people haven't been there. Not sure of the why. Try it! LOL