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What is the purpose of an 'out-of-office' reply?

An out-of-office reply automatically informs senders of your unavailability and expected return date, setting appropriate expectations.

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Question: What is the purpose of an 'out-of-office' reply?

Answer options: ✅ To inform senders that you are on leave and when you will return

  • To automatically forward all incoming emails to a colleague
  • To block unwanted spam emails from your inbox
  • To create a new email draft for future use

Correct answer: To inform senders that you are on leave and when you will return

Explanation: An out-of-office reply automatically informs senders of your unavailability and expected return date, setting appropriate expectations.

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