how to unsend an email in outlook

Written By: editorial-team Last Updated: 18:41, 15 June 2023

Have you ever experienced that dreadful moment of sending an unintended email to the wrong person?
As you frantically searched for a solution in Outlook, the recipient had already laid eyes on your regrettable message, leaving you trapped with no escape. But fear not!
In this Guide article, we unveil an X-step guide that will empower you to bid farewell to Outlook email mishaps forever.

Step 1: Accessing the Sent Items Folder

To unsend an email in Outlook, you'll first need to access the Sent Items folder. Follow these steps:

Open Outlook and navigate to the "Mail" section.
Click on the "Folders" tab at the bottom left of the window.
Locate and click on the "Sent Items" folder to open it.

Step 2: Selecting the Email to Unsend

Once you're in the Sent Items folder, follow these steps to select the email you want to unsend:

Open Outlook and navigate to the "Mail" section.
Click on the "Folders" tab at the bottom left of the window.
Locate and click on the "Sent Items" folder to open it.

Step 3: Starting the Unsend Process

In the top menu, click on the "Actions" tab.
From the drop-down menu, select "Recall This Message."

sources

Microsoft Support Article