Out of Office Message Generator
Enter your return date and an optional backup contact to generate a formal or casual out-of-office auto-reply message.
Naming a specific return date and a backup contact, when there is one, does more for the sender than any wording choice: it tells them exactly what to expect instead of leaving them guessing whether to wait or follow up elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
What's the one detail that actually matters most in an OOO message?+
A specific return date. It tells the sender exactly what to expect and whether it's worth waiting for you or following up with someone else, which does more for them than any wording choice.
Should I always list a backup contact?+
If something urgent could realistically come up while you're out, yes, it prevents time-sensitive messages from just sitting unanswered. For a short break with nothing urgent expected, it's optional.
Formal or casual, which should I use?+
Match your normal work communication style and your company's culture. An OOO message that's noticeably more casual or more stiff than how you usually write reads as slightly off, even though most people don't consciously notice why.