How to recover sent mail in outlook 2016

The frustration of accidentally sending an email and then realizing you need to recover it! Don't worry, I'm here to help. Here are the steps to recover sent mail in Outlook 2016:

Method 1: Recover from the "Sent Items" folder

1. Open Outlook 2016 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 Ctrl + Shift + S.
2. Look for the email you want to recover in the "Sent Items" folder. If you see it, you can simply drag and drop it back to your "Inbox" or any other folder you prefer.
3. If the email is no longer in the "Sent Items" folder, try searching for it using the "Search" function in Outlook. You can do this by clicking on the "Search" button in the top-right corner of the Outlook window or by pressing Ctrl + E.

Method 2: Recover from the "Deleted Items" folder

1. Open Outlook 2016 and navigate to the "Deleted Items" folder. You can do this by clicking on the "Deleted Items" folder in the Navigation Pane or by pressing Ctrl + Shift + D.
2. Look for the email you want to recover in the "Deleted Items" folder. If you see it, you can right-click on it and select "Restore" to move it back to your "Inbox" or any other folder you prefer.
3. If the email is no longer in the "Deleted Items" folder, you can try using the "Recover Deleted Items" feature. To do this, follow these steps:
   • Go to the "File" menu and select "Info" > "Manage Accounts" > "Account Settings" > "Data Files".
   • Click on the "Data Files" button and select the Outlook data file (.pst) associated with your account.
   • Click on the "Recover Deleted Items" button and follow the prompts to recover the deleted email.

Method 3: Use the "Undo Send" feature (if available)

1. If you have the "Undo Send" feature enabled in Outlook 2016, you can try to undo the sent email. To do this, follow these steps:
   • Go to the "File" menu and select "Options" > "Advanced".
   • Scroll down to the "Send" section and look for the "Undo Send" option.
   • If you see this option, you can click on it to try to undo the sent email. Note that this feature only works if you have enabled it and if the email has not been received by the recipient yet.

Additional tips

• Make sure you have enabled the "Keep a copy of sent items" option in Outlook 2016. This will allow you to recover sent emails from the "Sent Items" folder.
• Consider using a third-party email recovery software to recover deleted emails. These tools can scan your email account and recover deleted emails, including sent emails.
• Always be cautious when sending emails, and consider using the "Recall" feature in Outlook 2016 to try to recall an email before it's too late.

I hope these methods help you recover your sent mail in Outlook 2016!