Outlook should recall or replace message without seeing original.

[Guest]

I would like to see the Outlook message recall or replace message feature
remove the original message from the recipient's inbox without notifying the
user of its removal. Users find it confusing to see both messages, original
and retracted, in the inbox. Only if the message has been opened, should the
recipient receive a message stating the sender would like to retract the
message.

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[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

it takes a couple of minutes for the message to process - then both do
disappear if the recall was successful, but because there is such a low
success rate, it's better not to send the message until you are sure you
want to send it. Or instead of attempting to recall, send a note saying
"nevermind".

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



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[Guest]

Diane, I agree with Coleen; we had a situation where a member of HR
accidentally copied someone on an email. She tried using the recall feature
but because that person didn't "double-click" the "recall" message, it didn't
remove the original thus allowing that person to read it. I understand the
importance of being careful with your emails before sending them but I think
it would help the HR department a lot to recall a message that was sent to
the wrong person. Suppose it was related to someones salary! Do you know of a
way to automate the process rather than waiting for the recipient to manually
double-click the "recall" message?

it takes a couple of minutes for the message to process - then both do
disappear if the recall was successful, but because there is such a low
success rate, it's better not to send the message until you are sure you
want to send it. Or instead of attempting to recall, send a note saying
"nevermind".

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



Join OneNote Tips mailing list: http://www.onenote-tips.net/

I would like to see the Outlook message recall or replace message feature
remove the original message from the recipient's inbox without notifying
the
user of its removal. Users find it confusing to see both messages,
original
and retracted, in the inbox. Only if the message has been opened, should
the
recipient receive a message stating the sender would like to retract the
message.

----------------
This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I
Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow
this
link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then
click "I Agree" in the message pane.

http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...090c4a26b&dg=microsoft.public.outlook.general

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

There is no way to automate it or speed it up. Users really need to make
sure they want to send to the addresses they are sending the message to.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



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Diane, I agree with Coleen; we had a situation where a member of HR
accidentally copied someone on an email. She tried using the recall
feature
but because that person didn't "double-click" the "recall" message, it
didn't
remove the original thus allowing that person to read it. I understand the
importance of being careful with your emails before sending them but I
think
it would help the HR department a lot to recall a message that was sent to
the wrong person. Suppose it was related to someones salary! Do you know
of a
way to automate the process rather than waiting for the recipient to
manually
double-click the "recall" message?

it takes a couple of minutes for the message to process - then both do
disappear if the recall was successful, but because there is such a low
success rate, it's better not to send the message until you are sure you
want to send it. Or instead of attempting to recall, send a note saying
"nevermind".

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



Join OneNote Tips mailing list: http://www.onenote-tips.net/

I would like to see the Outlook message recall or replace message
feature
remove the original message from the recipient's inbox without
notifying
the
user of its removal. Users find it confusing to see both messages,
original
and retracted, in the inbox. Only if the message has been opened,
should
the
recipient receive a message stating the sender would like to retract
the
message.

----------------
This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the
"I
Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow
this
link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and
then
click "I Agree" in the message pane.

http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...090c4a26b&dg=microsoft.public.outlook.general

 

[Guest]

Thanks Diane. Just out of curiousity, what does it take for you to become an
MVP?

There is no way to automate it or speed it up. Users really need to make
sure they want to send to the addresses they are sending the message to.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



Join OneNote Tips mailing list: http://www.onenote-tips.net/

Diane, I agree with Coleen; we had a situation where a member of HR
accidentally copied someone on an email. She tried using the recall
feature
but because that person didn't "double-click" the "recall" message, it
didn't
remove the original thus allowing that person to read it. I understand the
importance of being careful with your emails before sending them but I
think
it would help the HR department a lot to recall a message that was sent to
the wrong person. Suppose it was related to someones salary! Do you know
of a
way to automate the process rather than waiting for the recipient to
manually
double-click the "recall" message?

it takes a couple of minutes for the message to process - then both do
disappear if the recall was successful, but because there is such a low
success rate, it's better not to send the message until you are sure you
want to send it. Or instead of attempting to recall, send a note saying
"nevermind".

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



Join OneNote Tips mailing list: http://www.onenote-tips.net/


I would like to see the Outlook message recall or replace message
feature
remove the original message from the recipient's inbox without
notifying
the
user of its removal. Users find it confusing to see both messages,
original
and retracted, in the inbox. Only if the message has been opened,
should
the
recipient receive a message stating the sender would like to retract
the
message.

----------------
This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the
"I
Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow
this
link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and
then
click "I Agree" in the message pane.

http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...090c4a26b&dg=microsoft.public.outlook.general