Quick summary
Setting an out-of-office status in Slack lets teammates know you're away and automatically surfaces your message when they try to reach you. You can customize your OOO message, set a clear expiry time, and optionally pause notifications — all in a few clicks.
Steps
- Click on the profile icon in the bottom left corner of Slack.
- Click on 'Update your status' from the profile menu.
- Type your out-of-office message in the status text field.
- Choose when your out-of-office status will clear by selecting an expiry date or time.
- Optionally, pause notifications while you're away to avoid interruptions.
- Confirm your settings and review how your status will appear to teammates in Slack.
