How to Edit and Resend an Email You've Already Sent

Learn how to edit and resend an email after sending by forwarding it with changes and adding a clarification note.

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Once an email is sent, you cannot edit and resend that exact email. However, you can find it in your 'Sent' folder, forward it to yourself or the intended recipient, make the necessary edits, and then send it again. To avoid confusion, it might be helpful to include a brief note at the beginning of your email explaining the correction or update.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I directly edit an email after it has been sent? No, once an email is sent, you cannot directly edit that original email. You need to forward or resend a corrected version.
  2. How can I resend an email with corrections? Locate the email in your Sent folder, forward it to the recipient, make your edits, and include a note to explain the changes before sending.
  3. Is there a way to recall or undo sending an email? Some email services offer a short window to recall or undo sending an email, but this depends on your email provider and settings.