How to Use WPS Auto Reply on macOS

Use WPS Auto Reply with 4 how-to topics, including turning on Auto Reply, editing the reply message, setting the reply scope, and setting the active time period; 4 items are available without membership and 0 items are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Turn on Auto Reply

Entry: Mail Settings → Auto Reply

1. Open WPS Mail.
2. Click Settings in the upper-right corner.
3. Switch to the Auto Reply tab.
4. Turn on the Enable Auto Reply switch.
5. Click Confirm to save the setting.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The Auto Reply switch is turned on.
• What you can do next: You can continue to edit the message, set the scope, or define the active period.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Closing the settings window before opening the Auto Reply tab, so the feature is not enabled.
• Environment note: Your mail account needs to be available for normal use.

2. Edit the reply message

Entry: Mail Settings → Auto Reply → Message box

1. Open the Auto Reply settings page.
2. Enter your automatic reply in the message box.
3. Check whether the message includes your current status, expected reply timing, or an alternate contact method.
4. Click Confirm to save.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The message box shows the reply content you entered.
• What you can do next: You can continue to adjust the reply scope and active time period.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Writing a message that is too short and does not explain your current status clearly.

3. Set the reply scope

Entry: Mail Settings → Auto Reply → Reply scope

1. Open the Auto Reply settings page.
2. Find the Reply scope option.
3. Select the scope you want.
4. Click Confirm to save the setting.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The reply scope option shows the target setting.
• What you can do next: You can use it together with the message and time period settings.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Not checking the current scope, which can cause replies to go to unintended senders.

4. Set the active time period

Entry: Mail Settings → Auto Reply → Active time period

1. Open the Auto Reply settings page.
2. Select the time-period option.
3. Enter the start date and end date.
4. Check the date range and click Confirm to save.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The page shows the configured start and end dates.
• What you can do next: Auto Reply will work during the time period you set.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Entering incorrect dates, which can cause the reply to start too early, end too soon, or not run as expected.