How to recall mail in outlook 2010 with screenshots
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to recall a sent email in Outlook 2010 with screenshots:
Prerequisites:
- You need to have Outlook 2010 installed on your computer.
- You need to have the "Allow others to start tracking messages" option enabled in your Outlook settings. To do this, go to File > Options > Mail > Tracking, and check the box next to "Allow others to start tracking messages".
Recalling a Sent Email in Outlook 2010:
Step 1: Open the Sent Items Folder
- Open Outlook 2010 and navigate to the "Sent Items" folder. You can do this by clicking on the "Sent Items" folder in the Navigation Pane or by pressing the "Ctrl + Shift + S" keys.
[Screenshot: Sent Items Folder]
Step 2: Find the Email You Want to Recall
- In the Sent Items folder, find the email you want to recall. You can use the search function or scroll through the list of emails to find the one you want.
[Screenshot: Finding the Email]
Step 3: Right-Click on the Email and Select "Recall This Message"
- Right-click on the email you want to recall and select "Recall This Message" from the context menu.
[Screenshot: Right-Click Menu]
Step 4: Select the Recall Option
- In the "Recall This Message" dialog box, select the recall option you want to use:
- "Delete unread copies of this message" will delete the email from the recipient's inbox.
- "Delete unread copies and replace with a new message" will delete the email and replace it with a new message.
- "Do not deliver this message" will prevent the email from being delivered to the recipient.
[Screenshot: Recall Options]
Step 5: Click "OK" to Confirm
- Click "OK" to confirm the recall action.
[Screenshot: Confirm Recall]
Note: The recall action will only work if the recipient has not yet opened the email. If the recipient has already opened the email, the recall action will not work.