That option is only available when you connect to an Exchange server. Also
see;
http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/oooa.htm
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Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
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"NPF" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I am an Outlook 2000 user. I am trying to create an "out of office"
>automatic
> reply to emails I receive while I am away. Can anyone help?
>
> Thanks!
> NPF