How to Retract an Outlook Email?

Open Outlook and go to Sent Items

Double-click the email you want to retract

In the Message tab, select Actions

Choose Recall This Message

Select Delete unread copies of this message or Delete unread copies and replace with a new message

Check Tell me if recall succeeds or fails for each recipient if needed

Click OK

Wait for the recall status notification

Note that recall works only in certain Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft 365 environments

Note that recall usually works only if the recipient has not read the message

Note that recall may fail if the recipient uses a different email system or has rules that move the message

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