How to recall mail in online outlook
To recall a message in Outlook online, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the "Recall This Message" feature
- Log in to your Outlook online account.
- Go to the "Inbox" folder and find the message you want to recall.
- Click on the three dots next to the message and select "More actions" > "Recall this message".
- 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 delete the message from the recipient's mailbox or replace it with a new message.
- Click "Recall" to send the recall request.
Method 2: Using the "Edit Message" feature
- Log in to your Outlook online account.
- Go to the "Inbox" folder and find the message you want to recall.
- Click on the message to open it.
- Click the "Edit" button (pencil icon) at the top of the message.
- Make the necessary changes to the message.
- Click "Send" to send the revised message.
Important notes:
- The "Recall This Message" feature only works if the recipient has not yet opened the message.
- The feature may not work if the recipient has already deleted the message or if they have a mailbox that is not connected to the internet.
- If you use the "Recall This Message" feature, the recipient will receive a notification that the message was recalled, but they will not receive the revised message.
- If you use the "Edit Message" feature, the recipient will receive the revised message, but they will not receive a notification that the original message was recalled.