Use AI to quickly create a professional out-of-office message that covers all your bases.

You need to set an out-of-office message before you leave, but you want it to sound professional, cover all the important details, and not take 20 minutes to write. Instead of staring at a blank text box, let AI draft it for you in under two minutes. **Step 1:** Tell AI when you'll be gone, who to contact instead, and any special instructions (like "urgent requests should go to my manager" or "I'll have limited email access"). **Step 2:** Paste AI's draft into your email settings. **Step 3:** Read it once and tweak anything that doesn't sound like you. **Step 4:** Turn it on and walk away knowing people have what they need. This works for vacations, conferences, busy project weeks, or any time you need to set boundaries without sounding abrupt. You'll have a clear, complete message in less time than it takes to write one from scratch — and you won't forget to mention who's covering for you or when you're back.

March 7, 2026