How To Recall A Message In Microsoft Outlook
If you’ve ever sent an error-packed email before, you’re not alone. It’s common for people to accidentally email the wrong person, forget to attach a file, or send out a message filled with some typos. Fortunately, Microsoft Outlook gives you the option to recall a sent email and replace it with a revised version or delete it from your recipient’s inbox altogether. It’s a very handy feature, especially in corporate settings where you want to prevent any potential embarrassment or misunderstanding.
Recalling an email in Outlook is a straightforward process, but there are limitations to it (viaMicrosoft Support). First, you and your recipient need to be in the same organization and using a Microsoft 365 or Exchange account. Second, the email should be unread and be in your recipient’s Inbox (not inspamor any other folders). Third, you need to have the Outlook app on your PC as the recall feature is unavailable in the web app. If you meet these conditions, you’re able to successfully retrieve your sent email.
Recalling an email in Outlook
To recall an email in Outlook, here’s what you need to do (viaMicrosoft Support):
Delaying an email in Outlook
As an alternative to recalling an email in Outlook, you can set delays in the app to prevent any future emails from being sent with errors or without attachments. To set a delay in Outlook, follow these steps (viaMicrosoft Support):
Moving forward, you’re able to find your emails in the Outbox folder until the specified delay time. This will let you edit them immediately.
