Recalling a sent message
I bet that we have all sent an email in error. This can easily open the potential for some real damage, although it is usually just plain embarrassing. Outlook has tools built-in for these scenarios, and I suggest you practice this tip before suddenly needing it. This is a good technique to pull in a co-worker and practice sending and recalling messages between one another so that if or when the time comes to act, you will be ready to act fast and not have to figure it all out. Once you realize that you sent an email in error, these are the steps to quickly recall that message:
- Select the Sent Items folder.
- Double-click on or select the message so that it opens in another window.
- Select File | Info.
- Select Message Resend and Recall | Recall This Message.
- Select Delete unread copies and replace with a new message to replace the sent message with a new message. When you click Send, the original email message will be deleted and replaced...
