Do you regret sending an email just a little too late after hitting the send button? If you’re nodding, don’t worry, so are we! In most cases, a sent email is like spilled milk. But luckily, Gmail has an option to undo a sent message if you catch it in time.
How to 'Undo' an Email in Gmail
It’s a race against time and it’ll take your quick reflexes to pull it off, but the Undo button is a metaphorical lifesaver if you can get your hands on it. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about how to retract a sent email on Gmail right here.
Yes, you can undo an email on Gmail using the ‘Undo’ option that appears immediately for some time after an email is sent. ‘Undo’ is a default setting on Gmail to bring back a message if you manage to click on the ‘Undo’ option while it is available for a limited time after the email is sent.
By default, it's set to 5 seconds on the Gmail website, but you can change it in the settings and change it to up to 30 seconds. However, on mobile, the Undo option remains available for 10 seconds and you can't change it.
