The Out of Office Status is Not Getting Updated in Webex
The Out of Office status is not getting updated in Webex.
The incorrect In or Out of Office status is displayed in the Webex App.
The Out of Office state in Microsoft Outlook is not in sync with my Webex status.
Windows:
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You can open Outlook’s File menu by clicking the File button.
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Go to Automatic Replies and click on it.
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Click OK after enabling Send automatic replies.
Mac:
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Select Out of Office from the Tools menu.
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Click OK after you have entered your Auto-Reply Settings.
In spite of the Automatic Replies (Out of Office) setting in Microsoft Outlook reflecting the ‘Do send automatic replies’ setting, the Webex app shows the ‘Out of Office’ status.
To resolve the Out of Office status issue:
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Access Outlook Web App at https://outlook.office365.com/owa
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Outlook has an option to automatically reply when out of office, called ‘Automatic Replies (Out of Office)’. To learn how to use the Out-of-Office Assistant in Outlook, go to https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/290846.
Contact Webex Technical Support if you continue to experience this problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enable status in Webex?
To change a user’s profile picture, right-click on it. Click the Show my availability and status button. The settings menu also allows you to inform users of your availability and status.
How do I sync team status with Webex?
The Cisco Webex Call app can be added to your Microsoft setup by clicking the Setup policies button in the Teams apps menu. The Webex Call button will now appear at the bottom of Microsoft Teams chat windows.
How do I check my Webex status in outlook?
In Outlook, you can view the status of people
You can also see people’s status anywhere you see their name or profile picture in Outlook, such as meeting lists and inboxes. If the person is not in the Webex App, you will not see their status.
How do I change the OOO team status in Webex?
Select Set status message > Schedule out of office from your profile picture under Settings > General > Out of Office.
Does Webex automatically update?
Windows is not required to update the Webex App automatically. It has it’s own auto-update solution. It’s possible that the installed version of the app doesn’t match the version the user sees when using the app, because the app can automatically update without the knowledge of the Windows operating system.
How often does Webex update?
A month at a time
Desktop updates for Webex App are published monthly by default. Users will be able to choose whether or not to receive updates.
How often does Webex check for updates?
You can choose to install a new update immediately if one is available. Every two hours, Webex Productivity Tools checks for updates when Microsoft Outlook is open.
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