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The best email sign-offs by situation, with response-rate data, 60+ examples from formal to casual, closings to avoid, and what goes under your name.

Not sure how to sign an email? Get practical tips for choosing the perfect closing, sign-off, and signature + practical examples for different contexts.

Set the right tone for every message with a professional email sign off. Choose from formal, friendly, or creative sign off examples to strengthen every connection.

Ever seen “V/R” at the end of an email and wondered what it really means? Unpack the history, etiquette, and surprising business lessons behind this unusual sign-off.

Quick Answer: The most universally appropriate email sign-off is “Best regards” for formal contexts and “Best” or “Thanks” for everyday professional emails. Match your closing to three factors: your relationship with the recipient, the formality of the message, and whether you’re making a request. Use “Sincerely” for job applications and official correspondence, “Thank you for […]

Quick Answer: A professional out-of-office email needs five elements: Exact dates you are unavailable Expected return date One-line reason for the absence Emergency contact with name and email Response timeline — when you will address the backlog Setup: In Gmail, go to Settings > General > Vacation responder. In Outlook desktop, go to File > […]