How to Add an Automatic Vacation Response to a Gmail Account

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Gmail and click the Settings button.

   The Settings button visually appears to be a grayscale image with a picture of a cog.
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   Step 2: Upon clicking the Settings button

   Select the option "Settings."
   
   , , Be sure to check the box next to "ends" if you wish for your Vacation Responder to be deactivated at a preset time. , , An example of such could be "I'm on Vacation.
   
   Be back soon."
   
   , You have now activated the Vacation Responder for use as specified.
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   Step 3: a dropdown menu should appear.

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   Step 4: Scroll down to the section "Vacation Responder."

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   Step 5: If the Vacation Responder is off

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   Step 6: then check the box "Vacation Responder on."

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   Step 7: Enter the first and last day of your vacation into the appropriate windows.

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   Step 8: Enter the subject

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   Step 9: for example

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    Step 10: "Vacation."

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    Step 11: In the next box

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    Step 12: enter a preset message which you wish for those contacting your inbox to see.

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    Step 13: If you wish for the Vacation Responder to only respond to those in your contact list

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    Step 14: check the box denoting such.

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    Step 15: Click the "Save Changes" button when you are done.

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