Outlook for Windows provides a useful feature that allows you to recall or replace an email message that you sent. This feature can come in handy when you realize that you have made a mistake in your email or if you have sent an email to the wrong recipient. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to recall or replace an email message in Outlook for Windows.
Recall an Email Message in Outlook for Windows
Recalling an email message in Outlook for Windows means that you are trying to retrieve an email message that you have already sent. Here are the steps to recall an email message in Outlook for Windows:
- Open Outlook and go to the "Sent Items" folder.
- Double-click on the email message that you want to recall.
- Go to the "Message" tab and click on "Actions" in the "Move" group.
- Select "Recall This Message" from the drop-down menu.
- Choose whether you want to delete the unread copies of the email message or replace it with a new message.
- Click "OK" to complete the recall process.
It is important to note that the recall feature only works if the recipient has not yet opened the email message. If the recipient has already opened the email message, the recall feature will not work.
Replace an Email Message in Outlook for Windows
Replacing an email message in Outlook for Windows means that you are trying to send a new email message to replace the original email message that you have sent. Here are the steps to replace an email message in Outlook for Windows:
- Open Outlook and go to the "Sent Items" folder.
- Double-click on the email message that you want to replace.
- Go to the "Message" tab and click on "Actions" in the "Move" group.
- Select "Edit Message" from the drop-down menu.
- Make the necessary changes to the email message.
- Click "Send" to send the new email message.
It is important to note that the replace feature only works if the recipient has not yet opened the email message. If the recipient has already opened the email message, the replace feature will not work.