Setting OOO in slack
- George Apostolov
Setting OOO in slack: step-by-step guide
Click on the profile icon in the bottom left corner
Click on 'Update your status'
Type your Out of office message here
Choose when your out of office status will clear
If you'd like, you can pause notifications while you're away
This is how your status will appear!
Quick answer: To set your out of office in Slack, click your profile icon, select Update your status, type your message, choose when it clears, optionally pause notifications, and view your new status.
About this Slack tutorial
Set your out of office status and pause notifications in Slack with these quick steps. This guide covers setting OOO in slack in 6 steps, starting with "Click on the profile icon in the bottom left corner" and finishing with "This is how your status will appear!". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Slack interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does setting OOO in slack take?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Slack data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Slack. Related guides: How to Share Screen on Slack, How to Sync Canny Feedback to Slack Through Zapier and How to Sync GitLab Snippet Comments to Slack Using Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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