Why can't i recall an email in outlook

Sending an email too soon or to the wrong person is a hazard of the modern work environment.

How long does it take to recall an email in outlook

Thankfully, Microsoft planned for just this occasion with Outlook, as the messaging app lets you recall an email on both Windows and Mac. The feature is easy to use, though it's buried deep inside a few different menus – so there's a good chance you've never stumbled upon the ability during daily use.

If you're unfamiliar with the feature, here's how to recall an email in Outlook.

Note that this only works with desktop clients and isn't available to web-based users. It'll also only work if both you and the recipient use Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft 365 account in the same organization. So if you're sending to a person outside your work group, you're out of luck.

Aside from those caveats, here's how recalling an email works.

How to recall an email in Outlook

You'll need the desktop Outlook client to recall email messages, which isn't too bad considering it's one of the best email clients you can download.

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