{"id":4556,"date":"2023-07-20T05:19:11","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T05:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/?p=4556"},"modified":"2023-07-20T05:19:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T05:19:11","slug":"how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Unsend Email In Outlook: The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever experienced that sinking feeling after hitting the &#8220;Send&#8221; button too soon in an email? With Microsoft Outlook&#8217;s recall and Unsend feature, you might just be able to save yourself from embarrassment or critical mistakes. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of <strong>H<\/strong><\/span><b>ow to Unsend Emails in <\/b><b>Outlook<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> versions, including Outlook 365 and Outlook 2019, while also revealing how you can prevent future slip-ups by delaying sent messages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#When_to_Unsend_an_Email\" >When to Unsend an Email?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#Important_Points_to_Keep_in_Mind\" >Important Points to Keep in Mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#Steps_to_Enable_the_Unsend_Feature_in_Outlook_Windows\" >Steps to Enable the Unsend Feature in Outlook (Windows)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#Steps_to_Enable_the_Unsend_Feature_in_Outlook_Mac\" >Steps to Enable the Unsend Feature in Outlook (Mac)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#Recalling_Emails_in_Outlook_Desktop_App\" >Recalling Emails in Outlook Desktop App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#Unsending_Emails_Sent_to_the_Wrong_Person\" >Unsending Emails Sent to the Wrong Person<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#Checking_the_Status_of_a_Recall\" >Checking the Status of a Recall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#Creating_a_Delay_for_Future_Emails\" >Creating a Delay for Future Emails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#FAQs\" >FAQs\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#Q_If_I_send_an_email_to_the_wrong_person_can_I_retrieve_it_in_Microsoft_Outlook\" >Q. If I send an email to the wrong person, can I retrieve it in Microsoft Outlook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#Q_What_happens_if_the_recipient_of_the_email_Im_attempting_to_Unsend_has_already_opened_it\" >Q. What happens if the recipient of the email I&#8217;m attempting to Unsend has already opened it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#Q_Can_you_remember_an_email_I_sent_to_a_recipient_outside_of_my_company\" >Q. Can you remember an email I sent to a recipient outside of my company?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#Q_Is_it_possible_to_put_off_sending_emails_in_Outlook_to_avoid_embarrassing_errors\" >Q. Is it possible to put off sending emails in Outlook to avoid embarrassing errors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-unsend-email-in-outlook\/#Q_What_if_the_recipients_email_account_automatically_filters_or_forwards_emails\" >Q. What if the recipient&#8217;s email account automatically filters or forwards emails?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Unsend_an_Email\"><\/span><strong>When to Unsend an Email?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsending an email becomes necessary when you realize you&#8217;ve forgotten to attach a file, sent it to the wrong recipient, or spotted spelling or grammar errors. However, there are specific conditions for using the Unsend feature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the sender and recipient must have a Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Exchange email account within the same organization and use Outlook as their email client.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the email must remain unopened by the recipient and unaffected by spam filters or add-ins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-change-outlook-inbox-view\/\"><strong>How to Change Outlook Inbox View<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Points_to_Keep_in_Mind\"><\/span><strong>Important Points to Keep in Mind<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recalling a message can be achieved by going to your Sent Items, selecting the email, and navigating to Actions &gt; Recall This Message. Note that this option is only available in the desktop version of Outlook (not web-based) and requires an Exchange account or permission from your organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the recipient has not opened the message, you can either delete it from their mailbox or replace it with an updated version.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, recall won&#8217;t work if the recipient has already accessed or filtered the email, doesn&#8217;t use the same Exchange or Outlook, or is outside your organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, recall is not possible if your email account uses POP or MAPI protocols.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, that you know the key points, let\u2019s proceed further to find out<\/span> <strong>H<\/strong><b>ow to Unsend an Email in Outlook<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> versions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Enable_the_Unsend_Feature_in_Outlook_Windows\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Enable the Unsend Feature in Outlook (Windows)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the three-dot icon near your profile picture and select &#8220;Settings.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on &#8220;View all Outlook settings&#8221; at the bottom of the quick settings menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the &#8220;Compose and reply&#8221; tab under &#8220;Email&#8221; on the sidebar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down to the &#8220;Undo send&#8221; section and adjust the slider to set your preferred number of seconds (up to 10 seconds).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save your settings and test the Unsend feature by sending a test email.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Undo&#8221; in the bottom-left corner when the &#8220;Sending&#8221; notification appears to Unsend the email within the specified time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, this is <\/span><b>How to Unsend an Email Outlook <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">running on Windows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/how-to-encrypt-emails-in-outlook\/\"><strong>How to Encrypt Email in<span>\u00a0<\/span>Outlook<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Enable_the_Unsend_Feature_in_Outlook_Mac\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Enable the Unsend Feature in Outlook (Mac)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MacOS allows up to 20 seconds to <strong>U<\/strong><\/span><b>nsend an Email in Outlook.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here&#8217;s how to configure the &#8220;Undo Send&#8221; feature:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Outlook, click on &#8220;Outlook&#8221; in the menu bar, and select &#8220;Preferences.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to &#8220;Composing&#8221; in the &#8220;Email&#8221; section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the plus icon to set the &#8220;Undo Send&#8221; period according to your preference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Unsend an email, click &#8220;Undo&#8221; on the &#8220;Sending&#8230;&#8221; pop-up within the specified time frame.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recalling_Emails_in_Outlook_Desktop_App\"><\/span><strong>Recalling Emails in Outlook Desktop App<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlook for Windows offers a recall feature that allows you to retrieve and edit an email for up to 120 minutes after sending it. To successfully recall an email in Outlook, ensure the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a Microsoft 365 or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_Blank\" href=\"https:\/\/outlook.live.com\/owa\/\">Outlook.com<\/a> account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be on the same Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Exchange server as the recipient.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belonging to the same organization as the recipient.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the recall request on their Outlook desktop client.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that the recipient&#8217;s email account should not have any forwarding, modifying, or transferring rules set up. Unfortunately, you cannot recall emails sent to third-party email clients like Gmail or Yahoo Mail.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unsending_Emails_Sent_to_the_Wrong_Person\"><\/span><strong>Unsending Emails Sent to the Wrong Person<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you accidentally sent an email to the wrong person, follow these steps to <strong>U<\/strong><\/span><b>nsend Email Outlook<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> outbox which is sent to the wrong person:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch the Outlook app and open the Sent Items folder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-click on the email you want to recall to open it in a new window.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select &#8220;File&#8221; on the menu bar, then click on &#8220;Info&#8221; on the sidebar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down to &#8220;Message Resend and Recall&#8221; and open the &#8220;Resend or Recall&#8221; drop-down menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose &#8220;Recall This Message&#8221; and select &#8220;Delete unread copies of this message.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optionally, select the checkbox to receive notifications about the recall&#8217;s success or failure for each recipient.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;OK&#8221; to recall the email. If the recipient uses Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft 365 and belongs to the same organization, the email will be deleted from their inbox.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the &#8220;Delete unread copies and replace with a new message&#8221; option if you need to edit and resend the email. Microsoft will replace the original email with your edited version in the recipient&#8217;s mailbox.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checking_the_Status_of_a_Recall\"><\/span><strong>Checking the Status of a Recall<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can verify the success of your email recall by following these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Sent Items folder in Outlook.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the recalled message, and if you opted for notifications, you&#8217;ll see &#8220;Recall Success&#8221; or &#8220;Recall Failure&#8221; in the subject line.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the &#8220;Tracking&#8221; button at the top of the message to view the recall status. If successful, it will display &#8220;Succeeded&#8221; for each recipient; otherwise, it will show &#8220;Failed.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_Delay_for_Future_Emails\"><\/span><strong>Creating a Delay for Future Emails<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid rushed email sending and allow time for edits, you can set a delay in sending messages by creating a rule in Outlook:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the &#8220;File&#8221; tab at the top of Outlook.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose &#8220;Manage Rules &amp; Alerts&#8221; from the middle panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;New Rule&#8221; and select &#8220;Apply rule on messages I send.&#8221; Click &#8220;Next&#8221; to proceed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the rule options, check the box for &#8220;defer delivery by several minutes&#8221; and set the desired delay time (up to 120 minutes).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Next&#8221; and then &#8220;Finish&#8221; to activate the rule, providing you with ample time to review and make changes to your sent emails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By mastering the recall and <\/span><b>Unsend Email in Outlook <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feature and using delayed sending, you can enhance your email efficiency and minimize any email-related mishaps in Microsoft Outlook.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you are still having doubts about <strong>H<\/strong><\/span><b>ow to Unsend an Email in Outlook<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, do not hesitate to contact professionals for expert advice.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_If_I_send_an_email_to_the_wrong_person_can_I_retrieve_it_in_Microsoft_Outlook\"><\/span><b>Q. If I send an email to the wrong person, can I retrieve it in Microsoft Outlook?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A.<\/strong> In Microsoft Outlook, you can undo sending an email to the incorrect person, but only under particular circumstances. You and the recipient must both use Outlook as your email client and have Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Exchange email accounts in the same organization. The recipient must not open the email, and spam filters or add-ins must not have any impact on it.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_happens_if_the_recipient_of_the_email_Im_attempting_to_Unsend_has_already_opened_it\"><\/span><b>Q. <\/b><b>What happens if the recipient of the email I&#8217;m attempting to Unsend has already opened it?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A. <\/strong>The recall attempt won&#8217;t be successful if the recipient has already viewed the email you&#8217;re trying to recall. Outlook&#8217;s &#8220;Recall This Message&#8221; feature only works when the recipient&#8217;s inbox contains an unopened copy of the email.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Can_you_remember_an_email_I_sent_to_a_recipient_outside_of_my_company\"><\/span><b>Q. <\/b><b>Can you remember an email I sent to a recipient outside of my company?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A. <\/strong>No, using Outlook&#8217;s recall tool won&#8217;t let you retrieve an email that was sent to someone outside your company. Emails sent to recipients with a Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Exchange email account or inside the same organization are the only recipients who can use the recall functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Is_it_possible_to_put_off_sending_emails_in_Outlook_to_avoid_embarrassing_errors\"><\/span><b>Q. <\/b><b>Is it possible to put off sending emails in Outlook to avoid embarrassing errors?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A. <\/strong>Yes, you may set up a rule in Outlook that delays delivery for a predetermined period (up to 120 minutes), delaying email delivery. Due to the delay, you can check and edit your sent emails before they are received by their intended recipients. Go to &#8220;File&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Manage Rules &amp; Alerts&#8221; &gt; &#8220;New Rule&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Apply&#8221; to make this option available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_if_the_recipients_email_account_automatically_filters_or_forwards_emails\"><\/span><b>Q. <\/b><b>What if the recipient&#8217;s email account automatically filters or forwards emails?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A. <\/strong>The recall effort might not be successful if the recipient&#8217;s email account is set up with rules that automatically forward, edit, or move emails. 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