There are many reasons why you might want to unsend an email.
Thankfully, Microsoft Outlook lets you unsend or recall an email.
Heres how to unsend Outlook mail.
Can You Unsend All Outlook Emails?
You cant unsend emails to @gmail.com, @hotmail.com, or any other web-based email service.
The Recall Message button appears after you hit Send.
you could hit it whenever theres no time limit.
However, you could unsend read emails.
So, you shouldnt wait too long.
You also cant unsend Outlook messages protected by Azure Information Protection.
The additional security measures prevent it.
Heres what to do.
Step 1:Go to Sent Items on the left.
Step 2:Double-choose the email you want to unsend.
This opens it in a new window.
Step 3:hit Recall Message at the top.
Step 4:Select OK.
A report will soon arrive to your inbox.
The link inside will tell you if the recall has been successful.
The recall will fail if the recipient has already read or previewed the email.
However, the process is still simple.
Step 1:fire up the Sent Items folder in the left pane.
Step 2:Double-smack the email you want to unsend.
Step 3:Go to the Message tab at the top.
Step 4:tap on Actions.
Step 5:Select Recall This Message from the dropdown menu.
Step 6:Choose Delete unread copies of this message.
Step 7:Click OK.
If you have the Simplified Ribbon, Step 4 will be different.
Heres what you should do instead.
Step 4:Go to the three-dot button on the far right corner.
Step 5:Hover over Actions in the dropdown menu.
Now, youll see Recall This Message.
From there, it’s possible for you to complete Steps 6 and 7.
Some 30 seconds later, youll receive a Message Recall Report.
You should view the report to confirm your email has been unsent.
Unfortunately, the recall can also fail.
It usually happens if the recipient has already read the email.
Even previewing the email marks it as read.
How to Unsend Outlook Mail in Outlook.com
Outlook.com is a web-based email service.
Its just like Gmail or Hotmail.
This means it wont let you unsend emails.
Once you hit Send, the email is no longer in your control.
However, you’ve got the option to delay sending the email five to 10 seconds.
This gives you enough time to undo sending the email.
Step 1:opt for gear icon in the top-right corner of your window to open tweaks.
Step 2: Go to the Mail tab.
Step 3:Select Compose and reply from the list of options.
Step 4:Go to Undo send and choose how long Outlook.com should wait to send your message.
Step 5:Press Save.
Now, whenever you send an email, youll see an Undo button.
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