Can you recall an email in Outlook Web App?

Answered by Michael Wilson

Unfortunately, recalling an email in Outlook Web App is not an option for users with email addresses ending in @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com, or @msn.com. This limitation exists because these email services are web-based, meaning that once you hit the send button, your email is immediately sent from your email server and is out of your control.

Recalling an email is a feature that is available in some email clients or services, but it requires certain conditions to be met. For instance, both the sender and the recipient need to be using the same email system, and the email must not have been opened or read by the recipient. Additionally, the feature may not always be reliable and may not work in all situations.

While some email clients, such as the desktop version of Outlook, offer the ability to recall emails, this feature is not available in the web-based Outlook Web App for users with @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com, or @msn.com email addresses.

I understand that recalling an email can be a helpful feature, especially if you realize you made a mistake or sent the email to the wrong recipient. Unfortunately, in the case of Outlook Web App for these specific email domains, once you send an email, it cannot be recalled or undone.

It’s always a good practice to double-check your email before sending it to ensure accuracy and avoid any potential mistakes. Take a moment to review the email content, recipients, and any attachments to ensure everything is as intended before clicking the send button.

Remember, once you hit send, the email is out of your control, so it’s important to proofread and verify all the details before sending to minimize the chances of any issues or regrets later on.