How to recall a mail in microsoft outlook web access
To recall a sent email in Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA), follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the "Recall This Message" feature
- Log in to your Outlook Web Access account.
- Click on the "Inbox" folder to view your emails.
- Find the email you want to recall and click on it to open it.
- Click on the "More" menu (three dots) at the top right corner of the email.
- Select "Recall This Message" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Recall This Message" window, select the reason for recalling the message (e.g., "The message was sent in error").
- Choose whether you want to replace the original message with a new one or delete it.
- Click "OK" to recall the message.
Method 2: Using the "Workaround" feature
- Log in to your Outlook Web Access account.
- Click on the "Inbox" folder to view your emails.
- Find the email you want to recall and click on it to open it.
- Click on the "More" menu (three dots) at the top right corner of the email.
- Select "Workaround" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Workaround" window, select "Delete" to delete the email.
- Click "OK" to delete the email.
Important notes:
- The "Recall This Message" feature only works if the recipient has not yet opened the email.
- The "Workaround" method deletes the email, so be careful when using this method.
- Recall and delete actions are only available for emails sent from your Outlook Web Access account.
- If you're using Outlook Web Access with a Microsoft 365 or Office 365 subscription, you may need to enable the "Recall This Message" feature in your organization's settings.