Rescind an offer letter: How to rescind a job offer professionally

How to rescind a job offer professionally

While preparing the materials for this article, I couldn’t get the lines —The handshake seals the contract. From the contract, there is no turning back — out of my head. 

For those who do not know, the above-mentioned lines are from the song Everything Counts by Depeche Mode. 

And really, it seems that everything counts in the job application process.

We live in times when employers are just a few clicks away from learning anything about the professional who applies for a job. 

Almost nothing can be hidden from managers and bosses — from professional records to personal viewpoints. 

Therefore, employers often opt for a withdrawal of an employment offer because they subsequently see that they do not like something about the initially accepted professional.

Bearing all this in mind, in this article, we decided to conduct research and explain to you: 

• Why companies opt for rescinding a job offer, 
• Whether it is professional to rescind a job offer, 
• How to politely rescind a job offer, and 
• When you can’t rescind a job offer.  

Without further ado, let us see how to rescind a job offer professionally. 

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Why companies rescind job offers

There are various reasons for companies to rescind their job offers. 

Although some reasons might sound like excuses, those decisions are typically the results of diligent research. 

Therefore, there is little room for mistakes when it comes to the withdrawal of an employment offer. 

Here are the most common reasons for rescinding job offers.

Reason #1: A company begins a process of restructuring

The coronavirus pandemic has left a huge scar on the face of the business world. 

As a result, the current situation in the business world can be described as hectic. 

Namely, a plethora of companies go through a process of restructuring, due to which they even cut the workforce and freeze hiring. 

Therefore, one can hardly be one hundred percent sure that their job offer would not be rescinded during the application process due to necessary company restructuring.  

Reason #2: A company has financial problems

Unfortunately, for some companies, even the restructuring process does not help. 

Namely, although they try to spare some money, offload employees, and do whatever is necessary to avoid bankruptcy, they end up in major financial problems or even insolvent. 

Even though every company has an allocated budget for new hiring, unforeseen financial problems can ruin their plans and lead to rescinding an accepted job offer.   

Reason #3: Candidate’s behavior and record

According to one of the latest meeting statistics, 88% of professionals share the opinion that video conferencing is best for remote interviewing. 

However, although they are useful, virtual meetings and remote interviews can often deceive interviewers. 

During remote interviews, candidates often put on their best behavior and successfully hide their flaws. 

Therefore, some additional checks on candidates before signing a contract are advisable.  

Here are the things one can find out about a candidate that might lead to rescinding a job offer.

Criminal record

Although we are in favor of former convicts’ resocialization, it seems that some jobs are simply not intended for people with criminal records. 

For example, if a person has been charged with fraud and financial crimes, one can hardly imagine them being a cashier or a bank clerk. 

As a result, former convicts often opt not to disclose their criminal past and see if they will have better chances for employment then. 

However, HR departments and managers often perform additional checks on applicants they want to hire and usually find out if one has a criminal record or not.  

In the case of the former, companies might choose to rescind an accepted job offer and search for other candidates. 

At all events, we recommend all professionals who have criminal records to not give up. There are plenty of jobs out there for you.

Hate speech on social media 

Nobody likes to come to work and feel oppressed. 

Therefore, it is of paramount importance to do everything in our power to make our workplace as inclusive as possible. 

To prevent potential hate speech in the workplace and avoid difficult conversations about suspensions, it would be helpful to check potential new members’ posts on social media and see if there are signs of hatred towards a particular group. 

Don’t get us wrong, we are not saying that one should spy on candidates or study every Twitter or Facebook post of the future employee, but just to check if an applicant would fit in the collective well. 

If someone displays any kind of racism, chauvinism, or sexism, we honestly believe that that person deserves to receive an offer cancellation letter from a company.

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A drastic change in behavior during and after a job interview

What we mean by drastic changes in behavior is that a potential employee becomes disdainful and unresponsive shortly after passing the job interview or during an apprenticeship.  

If someone shows signs of disdain or any kind of disruptive behavior in the workplace, it might later lead to a communication breakdown and potential unrest among the employees. 

Therefore, it would not be surprising if you opt for a rescinding offer to an unresponsive candidate to keep a positive work environment untouched. 

Not passing the drug test 

Drug tests come after you receive a job offer— therefore, after a job interview. 

If one fails the test, or in other words, if one has used some of the illegal drugs, the company reserves the right to retract an offer. 

A lot of people might think that when a drug becomes legal in a state, it also means that you would pass the drug test if you have used the legalized drug before. Nonetheless, things are not like that.  

There will always be jobs — e.g. in logistics, transportation, or medical care — that will require refraining from any kind of psychoactive substances. 

So, potential employees should be careful with what they consume.

Reason #4: Discrepancies between the information candidate shared and the facts

H.E. Luccock, an American Methodist minister and notable professor at Yale Divinity School, once said: “No one can whistle a symphony, it takes a whole orchestra to play it”. 

So, teamwork is key to the success of any company. However, the question is — what are the most crucial prerequisites for effective teamwork? 

There are many essential prerequisites for that, but for us, one of the crucial is the existence of trust between team members.

Therefore, to be sure you understand that everything needs to be authentic and verified, many companies pay a lot of attention to details in your CV or resume and even recheck them after the job interview. 

If you put anything that is not your own achievement or any false information in your CV, additional research on you can prove it. 

Hence, the company might decide to rescind a job offer letter due to a background check.  

Is it professional to rescind a job offer?

To be straightforward — yes, it is professional to rescind a job offer. 

Namely, everything depends on the way one retracts an offer. 

If the offer cancellation letter from the company is respectful and sent timely, a potential employee would have enough time to focus on other job opportunities. Besides, it is essential to clearly state the reason for the cancellation of a job offer. 

Although potential employees might not like to hear that the offer has been rescinded, they would still understand that there has been a valid reason for the withdrawal of an employment offer. 

On the other hand, not providing valid reasons for rescinding a job offer to a potential candidate is unprofessional. 

Moreover, the bad image of the company that improperly rescinded a job offer would spread like wildfire among professionals, so it would be hard to find new employees.  

How to rescind a job offer professionally?

It is essential to follow a certain procedure before rescinding an accepted job offer if you want it to look professional. 

Here are some tips that you must consider before you decide to retract an offer.

Tip #1: Think through the reasons for rescinding a job offer

Sometimes, the aforementioned causes can make you reconsider and, eventually, rescind a job offer. We do not need to explain further why a company can opt for the withdrawal of an employment offer. 

However, we need to emphasize that it is paramount to think twice about the reasons for rescinding a job offer. 

Namely, if you choose a certain professional among plenty of other people in the job market, it means that they have great value and can be a great addition to your team. 

Therefore, it would be a pity if you give up on them too easily. 

So, we recommend you think twice before making a final decision, and go through the following processes:

• See if the reasons for rescinding a job offer are credible, 
• Consult with your colleagues, 
• Check if certain amendments can be made to accept the candidate after all, and, 
• Think about what your next moves in the job market will be if you still need to rescind an offer.  

Tip #2: Make sure you are legally protected before rescinding a job offer

The devil is in the details, isn’t it? 

When you run a job application process, it is essential to pay attention to every single detail of the process. 

Namely, keeping records of the process might become handy if you opt to rescind a job offer. 

Thanks to the process records, legal advisors can check if everything has been done in accordance with the law, and most importantly, if there is room for any kind of lawsuits that the candidate might want to file. 

Now, when we mention lawsuits, bear in mind that there is a legal principle called “Promissory Estoppel.” This principle is in force in the USA and a few more countries, and it helps injured parties to recover from the financial or any other kind of loss caused by a broken promise or agreement.  

However, if you have done everything according to the law and checked the process records with your legal advisor, you do not have to worry about lawsuits caused by the decision to rescind a job offer.  

Tip #3: Notify a candidate about the decision to rescind a job offer

In order to look professional and to be fair to the candidate whose job offer you have decided to rescind, it is important to notify them timely and officially via a letter, email, or team communication apps, like Pumble.

Bear in mind that the last mentioned option is available only if you have shared access to the team communication app with them after the job interview or, for example, during the apprenticeship period. 

As we have stated before, your offer rescind letter/email/message should be:

• Respectful,
• Punctual, and
• Clear (in the sense that it is clearly stated why the job offer has been rescinded.).

Also, if the reason for rescinding a job offer is restructuring or budgeting issues, state that your company will review sending a new job offer to the candidate once the problems have been resolved.  

Rescinding a job offer sample letters

Here are some useful sample letters for rescinding an accepted job offer. 

You can use them for inspiration or as templates. 

Example #1 of rescinding a job offer

Dear [candidate’s name],

We are sorry to inform you that we have to rescind a job offer for the position of [the name of the position] at [the company name]. After careful consideration, we decided to rescind your offer because [the reason for rescinding a job offer]. 

Please bear in mind that [the name of the company] is not legally bound to give you employment or any kind of compensation, as we have not signed a binding agreement. 

We wish you all the best in the future, and we hope that you will find a job that will be suitable for your qualifications. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our [the role of the representative] via [their email address] or [their phone number].

We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause, and we are grateful for your understanding. 

Sincerely, 

[Your name]

[Position]

Example #2 of rescinding a job offer

Dear [name of the candidate], 

We regret to inform you that your job offer for the position of [the name of the position] at [the name of the company] has been retracted. We have to do this due to [the reason for rescinding a job offer]. 

This [letter/message/email] serves to inform you that your job offer is no longer active and that our company is not bound to give you employment or any kind of compensation because no binding contract has been signed. 

If you have any questions please contact our [the role of the representative, and their name] via [their email address] or [their phone number].

We wish you all the best, and we are grateful for your understanding. 

Sincerely, 

[Your name]

[Position]

Example #3 of rescinding a job offer

Dear [the name of the candidate], 

We are sorry to inform you that our company has decided to rescind an offer of employment for the position of [the name of the position]. Unfortunately, we are currently in the process of restructuring/coping with financial problems, so it has been decided that there will be no new additions to the team for now. 

Also, this [letter/email/message] serves to notify you that our company has no obligation to compensate or employ you, due to the fact that no binding agreement has been signed. 

We hope that you understand our situation and that you will find a new role that suits your ambition and competence. 

If you have any questions, please contact our [the role and the name of the representative] via [their email address] or [their phone number]. 

All the best, 

[Your name]

[Position]

When rescinding a job offer is not an option?

When one’s decision to rescind a job offer is motivated by discriminatory reasons, then rescinding a job offer is not an option. 

Here are some of the most common discriminatory reasons for rescinding a job offer: 

• Race,
• Gender, 
• Sexual orientation,
• Nationality, 
• Pregnancy, 
• Whistleblowing activities in the past.

If a candidate considers that their offer has been retracted due to any of the aforementioned reasons, they have a right to file a lawsuit against the company. 

It is important to fight against discrimination, therefore, we urge you all to report it if you see it.

Conclusion:

Prevention is better than cure

Finding the right person for a certain position is often a daunting task. 

You put a lot of effort into research, logistics, and interview preparation — and just when you think that the selection process is over, something unforeseen happens, so you have to rescind a job offer. 

It is a huge disappointment when additional research, change in behavior, or force majeure like restructuring causes the withdrawal of the employment offer you sent to the chosen professional. 

But in any case, it is better to retract your job offer, than to suffer later because the new employee proved to be a bad addition to the team. 

✉️ Has your company ever needed to rescind a job offer? What were the reasons for doing so? Do you think it is professional to rescind a job offer? How would you feel if a company would withdraw your job offer? 

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How To Rescind A Job Offer (With Examples)

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There are various reasons why an offer of employment may be rescinded. There may be miscommunication between departments, a discrepancy in salary, or a change in leadership. Any of these reasons can cause a job offer to become obsolete. A potential employee may also fail to meet the requirements to get hired.

Whatever the reason, having to rescind a job offer is unfortunate. It can be nerve-wracking to have to tell someone you’re no longer going to hire them. It can affect their livelihood and can also reflect badly on the company’s practices. That’s why it’s important to always be professional, polite, and prompt when retracting a job offer.

Key Takeaways:

• Job offers can be legally rescinded as offer letters aren’t contracts.

• An offer may be retracted either due to the company’s error or the employee not meeting the requirements.

• It’s best to call to inform someone that you’re rescinding a job offer. However, a written communication should also be sent in order to keep a paper trail and make it official.

• If the offer is rescinded due to the company’s error, then it is possible for the offeree to claim to have been harmed by the rescindment.

Can a Job Offer Be Rescinded?

A company does have the right to rescind a job offer. However, there can be potential repercussions depending on the reason the offer is withdrawn. There are two major reasons why a company may withdraw a job offer. The first is due to an internal error, meaning that the company is the one at fault. The second is because the candidate didn’t pass screenings.

Reasons that a company can incorrectly extend an offer include:

• Double hiring. If there isn’t proper communication between departments, you can end up extending an offer for a position that’s already been filled or offering two employees the same position.

• Exceeding the allotted budget. This can be the general hiring budget or offering the candidate a salary that’s higher than approved. Either error could result in the job offer having to be rescinded.

• Restructuring. Sometimes companies change before the hiring process is over. That means that the position you’re hiring for may be changed – or eliminated altogether. If it’s just changed, you can offer the candidate that position instead. But if the position no longer exists, you may just have to rescind the offer of employment altogether.

• Sending an offer to the wrong candidate. This can be a case of typing the wrong email address in or hitting reply on the wrong email. Whatever the case, this is a mistake that should be corrected as quickly as possible.

• Improper conduct. Hiring managers can use improper criteria in their hiring process. For instance, nepotism or discrimination. If so, the HR department should catch it during the review process and take over while apologizing to the candidates in question.

• Change in leadership. If there’s a major change in leadership in an organization, the priorities can shift. That means that the positions or qualities you were looking for in a candidate can change.

• Failing to check references beforehand. While having poor references can arguably be the potential employee’s fault, if you don’t find out until you’ve sent out an offer letter, it would be yours. If they have poor references, then employment shouldn’t have been offered in the first place.

It’s also possible for a candidate to violate the terms of the offer. These include:

• Dishonesty. This is a broad category, but it generally refers to a potential employee lying about or embellishing their resume. For instance, if an applicant claims to have worked somewhere that they haven’t or in a higher position than they did.

• Failing a drug test. Many offer letters have a clause that states that the employee’s position with the company is contingent on passing a drug test. If it comes back positive, then you have the right to rescind your offer of employment.

• Failing a background check. Along with the drug test, many offers are contingent upon a clean background check.

  Exactly what would be problematic will vary depending on the positions you’re hiring for and the candidate, but being convicted of a felony or a crime directly related to the position – such as an accountant embezzling – can be a dealbreaker.

• Unbecoming behavior. If, after being offered the position, the candidate posts something offensive on social media, this can be grounds to rescind the offer. Social media isn’t the only outlet, of course. If they’re arrested for disorderly conduct afterward, that can also be sufficient grounds.

  Finding out about past unsavory behavior can also be a reason to change your mind about an offer. For instance, if you find out that the potential employee has a history of sexual harassment or domestic abuse, you can decide that’s something that you don’t want your company associated with.

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How to Rescind a Job Offer

No matter the reason, rescinding a job offer is a big deal. You’re dealing with someone’s livelihood, not to mention the investment the hiring team has in their selection. That means that you need to be courteous, direct, professional, and prompt. Be prepared for the candidate to have a negative reaction, and unless it’s excessive, don’t hold it against them.

It’s best to call the candidate to inform them of the offer being rescinded. Once that’s done, you should also send a written communication to that effect. This puts everything in writing and makes it harder for the candidate to sue the company. It also prevents any confusion, whether feigned or genuine.

Of course, some of the show is going to depend on whether the error was yours or the candidates’. If the error was on the company’s end, then it’s even more important that you act quickly and professionally. Be sure to apologize for the error. If there’s a chance to offer them a similar position, it may be in your best interest to do so.

Consider the candidate’s circumstances. For instance:

• Did they relocate for this position?

• Had they already quit their previous job?

• What were your requirements to get the positions? Did the candidate have to do anything, such as getting a certification – especially if it cost them money – to meet your requirements?

If the answer to any of the above is yes, it’s even more important to try to offer some sort of alternative. If it’s simply impossible, then do your best to be as courteous, apologetic, and helpful as you can. Be aware that there’s a chance the offeree could sue. Depending on the nature of the offer, they could claim damages, false representation, or discrimination.

To try to smooth things over, you can:

• Give them a way to contact HR if they have any questions.

• Offer to give them a positive recommendation for another position.

• Tell them you’ll keep their application if a similar position opens up.

If this was a candidate you really wanted to hire, then do your best to make this as painless as possible because you may want to try hiring them in the future.

On the other hand, if the reason for rescinding the letter is the candidate’s fault, then you don’t need to be as careful. Be aware, though, that the organizations that administer drug tests and do background checks can also make errors, especially if your candidate has a common name. Send them your offer rescindment, but be willing to let them correct any mistakes.

How to Write a Letter Rescinding a Job Offer

It can be daunting to write out a letter rescinding a job offer. However, it shouldn’t be overly complicated or long. Because these letters are going to be explaining the situation, they should largely write themselves.

It’s important to note that while you should be apologetic about the rescindment, it’s better not to get bogged down in it. The letter will be a professional communication and should be treated as such.

A letter rescinding a job offer should include the following:

• A salutation. This is a requirement for all letters. Since you know the candidate, you should include their full name on the letter. While the letter is formulaic, don’t make it completely impersonal.

• An explanation. Tell the offeree why the offer is rescinded. This can be either informing them of the company’s error or of their failure to meet the requirements.

• An apology. Depending on the circumstances, this may not be required. If the reason for dropping the job offer is because of their failure to pass a drug test or something similar, then an apology isn’t required. It wouldn’t be out of place to use standard language such as “we regret to inform you,” however.

• Contact information. While the candidate likely already has your contact information, it doesn’t hurt to include it. However, it’s important to also include information for them to be able to get in touch with HR if they have questions about the process.

• Potential recourse. Information of this sort would only be included in specific circumstances. If their drug test or background check came back flagged, then you should include information to point them to how to contest the results.

  Of course, this would only be if the results were wrong or the candidate had a reasonable explanation.

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Sample Job Offer Rescinding Letters

Here are two example letters for rescinding a job offer. The first would be if the need to rescind the offer was because of an error of the company’s fault. The second will be if the reason for the rescindment is because of the employee failing to meet a requirement.

1. Sample Letter 1

   Dear Jamie Marshall,

   We are writing to regretfully inform you that the job offer you received was issued in error. Due to the circumstances, we have been forced to rescind it. The offer letter you received was not a binding contract, which means that the Manufacturing Company had no requirement to offer compensation or employment of any variety.

   We very much hope that you will consider Manufacturing Company in the future. If you have questions, please contact our HR specialist Jesse Cooper at 555-875-9213 or [email protected].

   Thank you for your time and understanding,

   Taylor Foster
   HR Manager

2. Sample Letter 2

   Dear Samantha Klein,

   We are writing to inform you that we must rescind your job offer at XYZ Company due to information that came up in your background check. This communication has been sent in order to inform you the offer issued for the position of marketing associate is no longer valid.

   XYZ Company is under no obligation to offer you compensation or employment. The initial offer letter was not a contract, and the employment offer was at will.

   We wish you success in your job search and hope you find the right position for you. If you have questions or concerns, please contact James Waters in our HR department at [email protected] or 555-445-4872.

   Sincerely,

   Allison Kelley
   Hiring Manager

Rescinding a Job Offer FAQ

1. Can a job offer be legally retracted?

   Yes, a job offer can legally be retracted. However, it should be noted that under certain circumstances, the offeree may be able to claim to be harmed by your actions if the company is at fault. If the retraction is due to conduct on the candidate’s part, especially if it’s outlined in the offer letter, then there’s no issue.

2. Can a company be sued for rescinding a job offer?

   Yes, it is possible for a company to be sued for rescinding a job offer. However, the complainant would have to be able to prove that they were harmed by the interaction or that the company deliberately misled them.

   That’s why it’s important to try to work something out with the potential employee if the offer was removed due to the company’s error. This can be either offering them a similar position, pointing them toward other similar opportunities, or volunteering to be a reference.

How to revoke a letter in Outlook: detailed step-by-step instructions

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It is necessary to revoke a letter in Outlook if the information is no longer relevant, errors were made when composing the letter or new data appeared that affected the text of the message . Obviously, you can only revoke a letter if it has not been read by the end user. Cancellation of sending or replacement of information can be performed in each version of the system, it is only important to know how to perform the procedure.

How to revoke an email in Outlook 2003

There are ways to revoke a sent email in the 2003 program, but the procedure is somewhat more complicated than in newer versions. The reason for the difficulty is that there are various restrictions that can prevent cancellation.

Important! If the recipient sets up an instant notification system for all letters coming to the mail, it is impossible to undo the sending.

It will be impossible to cancel the message if the message contains attachments or redirection is used through external mail services, other resources, for example, Hotmail.

So initially you need to determine that the letter is sent directly to the box through the exchange function. To do this, you need to open the information about sending and pay attention to the addressee field, there should be an email address.

To cancel, you need to do the following manipulations:

1. Go to the section containing the sent letter and click on it;
2. At the top of the application window is the tab “Actions”, you need to expand it and select “Recall message”. If everything went well, the letter will be deleted, and a sending error will appear in the status;

3. To edit the text, you need to click on “Send again”, so the editor will start before sending.

You can find out that the letter was not sent in the dialog. If everything went well, the dialog will be updated with an error message.

See also: How to set up mail forwarding?

How to recall an email in Outlook 2007

The 2007 version of the program contains almost all the modern features that are still built into the application. Cancellation of a message in this version is as simple as possible.

1. Initially, you need to go to the folder where the message you want to cancel is located;
2. At the top of the program is the tab “Other actions”, you need to click on the element;
3. Then select “Recall message”;

4. You will be prompted to completely delete the letter from the recipient’s mailbox or replace it with another one.

To determine the status of a message, click on the Tracking menu item. If the message is revoked, a notification will appear that the message was not received by the user.

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To detect emails that have been forwarded to the addressee, you need to go to the “Sent” section. To recall a message, you need to go to the specified category, the navigation is located to the left of the workspace. After the letter has been found, you need to execute:

1. Click on the “File” tab;
2. Select the “Details” option;
3. A list of options for actions will appear on the right, to perform the manipulation, you need to select an item that offers resending or revocation;
4. After a short time, a window will open to select the type of manipulation (revoke or replace).

If the user has chosen to replace the message, the program will offer to change the text and attachments in the same way as the letter is sent for the first time.

To make sure that the action was completed successfully, go to the “Report” section. This reports the status of the message when you click on “Tracking”. If it says that the email was sent successfully, then the action failed. If it says that a failure has occurred, the procedure was successful.

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How to revoke a letter in Outlook 17

The principle of manipulation has not changed in the latest version, the procedure is almost the same. To revoke a notification through Outlook 2017, you need to run:

1. Find a message in the “Sent” category;
2. Click on the “File” menu;
3. In the menu, select the item “Details”;
4. In the column “Replanning” below there is the item “Resend”, you need to click on it;
5. In the drop-down list at the bottom, click on “Recall letter”.

If the message just needs to be corrected, then at the last step you need to click on “Send again”. In this case, a separate page will load with the ability to edit content.

Important! To find out whether the user received the message or was able to withdraw it, you can open the Tracking item in the “Parameters” section, where you can set a selection next to the options with receiving notifications about the delivery and reading of letters.

How can I cancel an email via a browser?

Outlook mail can be used not only through the application client, but also through the web interface of the resource. You can access it just by logging into Microsoft through the site:

1. Launch a desktop browser;
2. Go to https://outlook.live.com/mail/#/inbox;
3. Enter the address of the mail account and go to the next window;

4. Enter your account password.

This authorization will allow you to use the same features as the app, including the ability to revoke emails.

1. After loading the page, you need to select the appropriate letter;
2. An active “Cancel” button will appear at the top;
3. Select the type of undo: complete removal or replacement.

Important! The modern version of the Outlook site has expanded its capabilities and allowed you to recall messages even from the Gmail service. The function is only effective if the message was originally sent via the browser.

See also: What to do if mail does not work in Windows 10?

Why can’t I withdraw my letter?

It is not always possible to undo sending a message. There are certain situations that prevent the action from being performed and these include:

• The recipient of the message is using an alternative mail service. That is, you can only revoke a letter within the outlook.com domain;
• Offline operation is configured. The system automatically processes messages, so reading is almost instantaneous;
• The destination has caching enabled to store all incoming data. In this case, the recipient will be able to read even the withdrawn letter;
• The message was read before the sender started the response.

In addition to the above cases, it is not difficult to recall a message.

Before sending a message, it is worth checking the relevance of the information and weighing the correctness of the letter, this will help to change the content even before sending. If a misfire still happened, you need to withdraw the message as soon as possible.