How to Unsend an Email in Outlook: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to unsend an email in Outlook effectively with our step-by-step guide.

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To unsend an email in Outlook, follow these steps: Go to the Sent Items folder, open the email, and click on 'Actions' in the Move group within the Message tab. Select 'Recall This Message' and choose either 'Delete unread copies' or 'Replace with a new message'. Note that the recall feature works best when both sender and recipient use the same Outlook organization, and the email remains unread. Test this feature for different scenarios to ensure effectiveness.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I unsend an email in Outlook after it has been read? No, the unsend feature only works if the email has not been read by the recipient.
  2. What happens when I recall an email in Outlook? When you recall an email, you can either delete the unread copies of the message or replace it with a new one. However, this feature only works if both sender and recipient are using the same Outlook organization.
  3. Is it possible to unsend an email from a mobile device? The recall feature in Outlook is typically limited to the desktop application, and might not be available on mobile devices.
  4. What should I do if recalling an email doesn’t work? If the recall does not work, consider sending a follow-up email to clarify any mistakes, as the original message may have already been seen by the recipient.

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