How to recall mail in outlook webmail
To recall a message in Outlook Webmail, follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the "Recall This Message" feature
- Log in to your Outlook Webmail account.
- Go to the "Inbox" folder and find the message you want to recall.
- Click on the message to open it.
- Click on the three dots (⋯) at the top right corner of the message window.
- 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 "Recall" to send the recall request.
Method 2: Using the "More" menu
- Log in to your Outlook Webmail account.
- Go to the "Inbox" folder and find the message you want to recall.
- Click on the message to open it.
- Click on the "More" menu at the top right corner of the message window.
- Select "Recall This Message" from the dropdown menu.
- Follow the same steps as in Method 1 to recall the message.
Important notes:
- The "Recall This Message" feature only works if the recipient has not yet read the message or has not deleted it from their mailbox.
- The recall request is sent as a new message to the recipient, and they can choose to ignore it or accept it.
- If the recipient has already read the message or has deleted it, you won't be able to recall it.
- Recall is not available for messages sent to external recipients (e.g., those outside your organization).