> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://handbook.mattermost.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://handbook.mattermost.com/operations/workplace/people/working-at-mattermost/paid-time-off/ooo-example.md).

# Out of office email example

When writing an [out of office (OOO) email response](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yu4pNey7BSjSG7eqEb6K4NDpmudOvGD7vbcdFyZegDg/edit?usp=sharing), the following recommendations help guide your coworkers on who they can contact in your absence:

* For every AOR, make it clear who to go to while you’re away.
* Include the full name of your “anything else” contact (your manager is the default).
* If you’re completely away, everything goes to your “anything else” person. This is 100% fine.
* If you plan to check-in while away for important issues, state how to reach you (e.g. text/phone, email with “URGENT”, etc.)


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