
Microsoft won’t let you fool anyone by changing the content or telling your recipient you never sent an email when they’ve already read it. This means you can’t take back any messages sent to groups or individuals outside of your school, workplace or wherever else your account is based.įinally, you can only recall or replace messages that the recipient has not yet opened. You’ll also need to be using a Microsoft Exchange or 365 account to reach out to someone inside your organisation to use this feature. If you’re prone to typos, it makes for a good reason to steer clear of the mobile app or browser version. One of the perks of installing the Outlook app on your desktop is that it gives you the option to recall or replace a message.

Have you ever regretted an email shortly after hitting send? Whether you forgot to add an important attachment or impulsively shared some choice words with a colleague or classmate, here’s how to recall the message before they open it.
