How to Unsend an Email in Outlook Using Recall This Message Feature
Learn how to unsend an email in Outlook quickly using the Recall This Message feature in Microsoft Exchange or 365.
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Yes, you can unsend an email in Outlook using the 'Recall This Message' feature. This can only be done if both you and the recipient use the same Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft 365 and the email hasn't been read. Go to Sent Items, open the message, click on Message in the menu bar, then choose Actions > Recall This Message. Select 'Delete unread copies' to unsend the email.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I unsend an email in Outlook after it has been read? No, the Recall This Message feature only works if the recipient has not yet read the email.
- What are the requirements to recall an email in Outlook? Both sender and recipient must be using Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft 365 accounts for the recall feature to work.
- How do I access the Recall This Message feature in Outlook? Go to Sent Items, open the email, click Message in the menu bar, then select Actions > Recall This Message.
- What does selecting 'Delete unread copies' do in email recall? It removes the unread copies of the sent email from the recipient’s inbox, effectively unsending the message if unread.