Recalling a sent message in Outlook
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to recall a sent message in Outlook. By following these steps, you can easily retract a message sent by mistake or containing incorrect information, ensuring better communication and avoiding potential misunderstandings.
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Microsoft Outlook
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Note that recall is only possible on Microsoft Exchange, and when a message is in 'unread' state. Message recall does not always work.
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Navigate to [https://outlook.office.com/mail/sentitems](https://outlook.office.com/mail/sentitems)
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Click "Sent Items"
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Right-click on the message you would like to recall
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Click "Advanced Actions" then click on "Recall message"
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Click "OK"