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Write an out-of-office message

Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot

What you’ll be able to do

You can draft a clear out-of-office that sets expectations and points to backup.

The problem

Rushed away messages forget the return date or who to contact.

What this skill does

Ask AI for an away reply with dates, response time, and a backup contact.

When to use it

  • Before you go on leave or offline.
Juni, the One AI Skill guide

Juni’s tip

A good away message answers when you are back and who to ask now.

The prompt

Main prompt
Write an out-of-office reply. I am away [dates], will reply [when], and people can contact [backup] for urgent things.
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Your prompt
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Weak vs. better

✗ Weak prompt

Write my out of office.

✓ Better prompt

Draft an out-of-office in a [tone] tone: away [dates], replying [when], urgent issues to [backup]; keep it under 60 words.

Why this works

Including dates, response time, and a backup answers the reader before they worry.

Practice task

Try it now

Write your next out-of-office with all three details.

Self-check

  • It states your return date
  • It names who to contact for urgent issues

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Leaving out the return date.
  • Promising a fast reply you cannot keep.

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