How to take back sent mail in gmail
The dreaded "sent" mail! Don't worry, I've got you covered. In Gmail, you can't directly "take back" a sent email, but you can use a few workarounds to achieve similar results. Here are a few methods:
Method 1: Unsend an email (if it's still in the "Sent" folder)
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Go to the "Sent" folder.
- Find the email you want to "take back" and click on it.
- Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
- Select "Undo" (if available). This will move the email back to your "Drafts" folder.
Method 2: Use the "Undo Send" feature (if enabled)
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Go to the "Settings" (gear icon) and click on "See all settings."
- Scroll down to the "General" tab.
- Look for the "Undo Send" feature and toggle it on.
- Set the "Undo Send" window to a time frame that suits you (e.g., 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds).
- Once you've sent an email, you'll have the option to "Undo Send" within the set time frame.
Method 3: Use a third-party add-on or extension
There are several third-party add-ons and extensions available that can help you "take back" a sent email. Some popular options include:
- Boomerang: A popular add-on that allows you to recall sent emails, schedule emails, and more.
- Sanebox: An email management tool that can help you recall sent emails, among other features.
- Undo Send: A Chrome extension that allows you to recall sent emails within a set time frame.
Method 4: Send a recall email
If you've sent an email and want to "take it back," you can try sending a recall email to the recipient. This method is not foolproof, as the recipient may have already read or deleted the original email. Here's how to do it:
- Compose a new email to the same recipient.
- In the subject line, include the words "RECALL: " followed by the original email's subject line.
- In the body of the email, explain that you want to recall the original email and ask the recipient to delete it.
- Send the recall email.
Remember that these methods are not foolproof, and there's always a chance that the recipient may have already read or deleted the original email.