We have all experienced that nerve-wracking moment after clicking ‘Send’ when we realize we have made a mistake. Whether it’s a spelling error, a forgotten attachment, or sending the email to the wrong person, it can be a frustrating experience. But fear not, as Gmail has a solution for this. Let’s see how we can recall an email in Gmail.
1. Enable the ‘Undo Send’ Feature
Before you can unsend an email, you must first enable the ‘Undo Send’ feature within your Gmail settings. Here’s how you can do it:
- Click on the ‘Gear icon‘ located in the top right corner of your Gmail account.
- Select ‘See all settings‘ from the drop-down menu.
- In the ‘General‘ tab, you’ll see the ‘Undo Send‘ section.
- Click on the drop-down box and select the cancellation period (5, 10, 20, or 30 seconds).
- Scroll down and click on ‘Save Changes‘.
Your Gmail account now has the ability to unsend emails within the selected cancellation period.
2. Unsend an Email
Now that the ‘Undo Send’ feature is enabled, you have to act quickly to undo a sent email. Here’s how:
- After sending an email, you’ll see a message box appear at the bottom of your screen that says ‘Your message has been sent‘.
- In that box, there will be an option to ‘Undo‘.
- Click on ‘Undo‘ within the cancellation period you’ve set (5, 10, 20, or 30 seconds).
The email will be recalled and will appear as a draft, where you can make any necessary changes.
Remember, the ‘Undo’ button will only be available for a short time after you’ve sent the email. So, if you need to unsend an email, act quickly!
In Conclusion
As you can see, unsending an email in Gmail is a simple process, but it requires swift action. We hope this guide has been helpful, and you now feel more confident in your ability to unsend an email in Gmail.
