Out of Office / Signature in the Canvas Inbox

Out of Office / Signature in the Canvas Inbox

In the Canvas Inbox, you can set an “Out of Office” message. You can also add a signature for all of your outgoing messages sent from the Canvas Inbox.

NOTE: The settings described here do not link back to your Out of Office or Signature that you may use for your official CCS e-mail address.

  1. Log in to Canvas.
  2. In Global Navigation, click the Inbox link.
  3. Click on the ⚙️ Inbox settings (cog wheel) icon at the top right-hand corner of the screen.

To set an Out of Office message, select the Response On radio button, and fill out the relevant information [Start Date, End Date, Subject (Required), and Message].

A screenshot of the Canvas Inbox Out of Office configuration screen shows the "Response On" radio button selected, as indicated by a purple arrow, enabling automatic replies to incoming mail. The "Start Date" is set to "Thu, Nov 28, 2024," and the "End Date" is "Mon, Jul 29, 2024." The "Subject" field is filled with "Out of the Office," and the "Message" text area contains the text: "Hello... I am currently out of the office. I'll get back to you when I return. John Smith."

To display a signature below your Inbox messages, select the Signature On radio button. Use the Signature text box to customize what your signature will look like.

A screenshot of the Canvas Inbox configuration screen for setting a signature shows the "Signature On" radio button selected, as indicated by a purple arrow. The "Signature" text area below contains the signature: "----- John Smith College for Creative Studies jsmith@ccsdetroit.edu -----".
  1. Click the Save button to save your changes.

Additional Resources

Managing Inbox Settings

How do I manage my Inbox settings?