It is common to send an inappropriate message to someone you dont want.

Most of us regret it when this hazard happens.

Always remember mistakes can happen to anyone.

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Recall the message and change some parameters and you are all set.

Without skipping, read the full article to find out how to recall email.

Here are the steps to recall a sent email in Outlook:

1.

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The first one is stated below.

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you could use this option to enter the recall system from Outlook and change it if necessary.

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This process is only applicable when you are a PC client.

If you are a web user, it will not work.

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Therefore you might modify your Outlook so that immediately after sending a wrong message, you might undo that.

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you could change the rules of your Microsoft Outlook according to your needs.

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To set the time, you must move to the parameters and modify it accordingly.

Use this feature instantly to clear your message mistakes.

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This is the most humane thing to do, and it will increase the trust among participants.

Bluntly I would recommend apologizing to the recipient and telling that person it was a mistake.

When Does Recall Not Work?

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In simpler words, the recall will work only when the recipient does not see the message.

So this process totally depends on the participants.

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FAQs

How Long Does It Take To Recall A Message?

Several minutes is the time required to finish the recall process.

However, if the recipient reads the mail, all the functions will go in vain.

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Then the only option left out there is to apologize.

Can you recall an email already sent?

Can you recall an email in Outlook without the recipient knowing?

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Yes, if the recall process is successful, the recipient will never know you retrieve an email.

you could use the More move options or the File Info section to retrieve that message.

This operation will only be successful when the reader has not seen the mail.

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Above all, you’re able to directly apologize to the recipient.

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