Have you ever sent an email in Outlook only to realise you made a mistake after hitting send? Don’t worry, you can recall that email before it’s too late. Recalling an email in Outlook is a useful feature that allows you to retract an email message that has been sent. Whether you accidentally sent the email to the wrong person, forgot to attach a file, or simply made a typo in the subject line, recalling the email can save you from potential embarrassment or confusion. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to recall an email in Outlook:
1. Open your Outlook application and go to the Sent Items folder.
2. At the top of the Message tab, click on Actions.
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3. A dropdown menu should appear where you can select Recall This Message.
4. After selecting Recall This Message, you will be prompted with two options: Delete unread copies of this message or Delete unread copies and replace with a new message:
- Delete unread copies of this message: This will delete the email from the recipient’s inbox if they have not yet opened it.
- Delete unread copies and replace with a new message: This will delete the email and allow you to replace the message with a new message.
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5. Click OK.
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