Write an out-of-office message
Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot
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’s tip
A good away message answers when you are back and who to ask now.
The prompt
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Weak vs. better
Write my out of office.
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
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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