How to recall messages in gmail mail

In Gmail, you can recall a sent message by using the "Undo Send" feature, which allows you to retract a message within a certain time frame after sending it. Here's how:

Method 1: Using the "Undo Send" feature

  1. Go to your Gmail account and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.
  2. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "General" tab and look for the "Undo Send" section.
  4. Enable the "Enable Undo Send" option.
  5. Set the "Undo Send" time frame to the desired duration (e.g., 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds).
  6. Click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page.

Once you've enabled "Undo Send," you'll see a "Undo" link below each sent message for a short period of time (the duration you set). Clicking on this link will retract the message and prevent it from being delivered.

Method 2: Using the "Undo Send" button

  1. After sending a message, you'll see a "Undo" button below the sent message in your Gmail inbox.
  2. Click on the "Undo" button within the set time frame (the duration you set in the settings).
  3. The message will be retracted, and you'll receive a confirmation message.

Note: The "Undo Send" feature only works for messages sent from the Gmail web interface. If you send a message from the Gmail mobile app or another email client, you won't be able to recall it using this method.

Method 3: Using the "Search" function

  1. Go to your Gmail inbox and click on the search bar at the top of the page.
  2. Type "is:sent" in the search bar to find all sent messages.
  3. Click on the message you want to recall.
  4. Click on the three vertical dots next to the message and select "More" > "Report spam" or "Report phishing" (depending on the reason for recalling the message).
  5. Confirm that you want to report the message.

Note: This method won't retract the message, but it will help you find and report any unwanted or spam messages.

Remember that the "Undo Send" feature is only available for a short period of time after sending a message, so make sure to act quickly if you need to recall a message.