Outlook online recall email

The frustration of sending an email only to realize you made a mistake!

Outlook Online does offer a feature to recall an email, but it's not always possible and has some limitations. Here's what you need to know:

How to recall an email in Outlook Online:

  1. Log in to your Outlook Online account and go to the "Sent" folder.
  2. Find the email you want to recall and click on it.
  3. Click on the three dots at the top right corner of the email and select "More actions" > "Recall this message".
  4. In the "Recall this message" window, select the reason for recalling the email (e.g., "The message was sent in error").
  5. Choose whether you want to "Delete unread copies of this message" or "Delete all copies of this message".
  6. Click "OK" to confirm the recall.

Important limitations:

  1. Recall only works if the recipient has not yet read the email: If the recipient has already read the email, you won't be able to recall it.
  2. Recall only works if the recipient uses Outlook: If the recipient uses a different email client or service, the recall may not work.
  3. Recall may not work if the email is already in the recipient's "Junk Email" folder: If the recipient's email client or service has flagged your email as spam, the recall may not work.
  4. Recall may not work if the email has already been deleted: If the recipient has already deleted the email, you won't be able to recall it.

Alternative solutions:

  1. Send a new email: If you can't recall the original email, you can send a new email to the recipient apologizing for the mistake and providing any necessary corrections.
  2. Use a third-party email management tool: There are third-party tools available that can help you manage and recall emails, such as SaneBlackHole or Email Recall.

Remember that while Outlook Online's recall feature can be helpful, it's not always possible to recall an email. Be careful when sending emails, and always proofread before hitting send!