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)

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Go to the "Sent" folder.
  3. Find the email you want to "take back" and click on it.
  4. Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
  5. Select "Undo" (if available). This will move the email back to your "Drafts" folder.

Method 2: Use the "Undo Send" feature (if enabled)

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Go to the "Settings" (gear icon) and click on "See all settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "General" tab.
  4. Look for the "Undo Send" feature and toggle it on.
  5. Set the "Undo Send" window to a time frame that suits you (e.g., 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds).
  6. 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:

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:

  1. Compose a new email to the same recipient.
  2. In the subject line, include the words "RECALL: " followed by the original email's subject line.
  3. In the body of the email, explain that you want to recall the original email and ask the recipient to delete it.
  4. 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.