How to recall mail in google gmail
To recall an email in Gmail, you can use the "Undo Send" feature, which allows you to retract an email within a certain time frame after sending it. Here's how:
Method 1: Using the "Undo Send" feature
- After sending an email, click on the "Undo" button that appears at the top of the page. This button is only available for a short period of time, usually around 5-10 seconds.
- Click on the "Undo" button to retract the email.
Method 2: Using the "Undo Send" toggle
- Go to your Gmail settings by clicking on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page and selecting "See all settings."
- Scroll down to the "General" tab and look for the "Undo Send" toggle.
- Toggle the switch to the "On" position.
- Set the "Undo Send" time frame to the desired amount of time (e.g., 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds).
- Click "Save Changes."
- After sending an email, you'll have the option to retract it within the set time frame.
Method 3: Using the "Send and Archive" feature
- Before sending an email, click on the "Send and Archive" button instead of just "Send."
- This will send the email and archive it immediately, so it won't be visible in your inbox.
Important notes:
- The "Undo Send" feature only works for emails sent from the Gmail web interface, not from the Gmail mobile app or other email clients.
- The feature only works for a short period of time after sending the email, usually around 5-10 seconds.
- If you've already sent an email and want to recall it, you can try contacting the recipient and asking them to delete the email. However, this is not a guaranteed method and may not work.