Some common reasons for using out of office messages or canned responses are to save time, to maintain professionalism, or to avoid potential misunderstandings.
Additionally, some people use out of office messages as a way to manage their email inboxes more effectively by auto-responding to emails that do not require an immediate response.
- I am currently out of the office and will have limited access to email. If you need immediate assistance, please contact [INSERT NAME]. Thank you for your understanding.
- I am currently out of the office on vacation. I will have limited access to email. If you need immediate assistance, please contact [INSERT NAME]. Thank you for your understanding.
- I am currently out of the office on business. I will have limited access to email. If you need immediate assistance, please contact [INSERT NAME]. Thank you for your understanding.
- I am currently out of the office on leave. I will have limited access to email. If you need immediate assistance, please contact [INSERT NAME]. Thank you for your understanding.
- I am currently out of the office on maternity/paternity leave. I will have limited access to email. If you need immediate assistance, please contact [INSERT NAME]. Thank you for your understanding.
- I am currently out of the office attending a conference. I will have limited access to email. If you need immediate assistance, please contact [INSERT NAME]. Thank you for your understanding.
- I am currently out of the office for medical reasons. I will have limited access to email. If you need immediate assistance, please contact [INSERT NAME]. Thank you for your understanding.
- I am currently out of the office for personal reasons. I will have limited access to email. If you need immediate assistance, please contact [INSERT NAME]. Thank you for your understanding.