Quick launch summary
Last year, we announced the ability to see when someone is out of office in Gmail, specifically when composing a new email or Hangouts Chat. Now, we’re expanding that functionality to more places in Gmail on web, like when you’re hovering over someone’s name in your inbox or in the “To” or “From” line in an email.
This feature gives visibility to your time out of office in more places across G Suite, making it clear to senders the appropriate time to message you.
Getting started
Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
End users: These notices will automatically appear when anyone whose calendar you have access to has an out of office event scheduled. Use our Help Center to learn more about disabling the sharing of availability information to other G Suite apps.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on February 19, 2020
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on February 19, 2020
Availability
- Available to all G Suite customers