Recall a Message

Suppose after sending your message you realize it contains an error. Assuming the message has not yet been received by the recipient, you may be able to recall it.

When you recall a message, Outlook gives you the option of replacing it with an updated version.

Recall a Message

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Click the Sent Items folder in the navigation pane. The message list displays messages you have sent.
2.
Double-click the message you want to recall. The message opens in its own window.
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In the Message tab’s Actions group, click Other Actions.
4.
Click Recall This Message. The Recall This Message dialog box appears.
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Click the desired recall option ( changes to ). Click here to delete the message from the recipient’s inbox (provided it has not yet been read). Click here to delete the unread message from the recipient’s inbox and replace it with ...

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