How to recall an email in Outlook

Have you ever sent an email and then immediately regretted it? Maybe you forgot to attach a file, or you accidentally sent it to the wrong person. Whatever the reason, Outlook has a feature that allows you to recall an email that you have already sent.

Recalling an email in Outlook

Step-by-Step guide

1. Open Outlook and go to your Sent Items folder.
2. Double-click on the email that you want to recall. This will open the email in a new window.
3. Click on the Message tab in the top menu bar.
4. Click on the Actions button in the Move section of the ribbon.
5. Select Recall This Message from the drop-down menu.
6. Choose whether you want to Delete unread copies of this message or Delete unread copies and replace them with a new message.
7. Click OK.

Limitations

It is important to note that there are some limitations to this feature. For example, you can only recall a message if both you and the recipient have a Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Exchange email account in the same organisation. Additionally, you can’t recall a message that’s already been read by the recipient.

Recalling an email in Outlook is a useful feature that can save you from embarrassing mistakes. Just remember that it is not foolproof, and there are some limitations to its functionality. If you need to recall an email, follow the steps outlined above and cross your fingers.