The setting automatically delays outbound messages for up to 30 seconds after you pressSend.

From the menu, chooseSettings.

In theUndo Sendsection,choose the number of secondsGmail should pause before sending messages.

Gmail inbox screen with Settings highlighted

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The choices range from 5 to 30 seconds.

PressSave Changesat the bottom of the page.

Now you’re ready to put the feature into action.

Gmail settings with See all Settings highlighted

After you send the message, look for a menu bar at the bottom of your screen.

Within this bar, selectUndo.

ASending undoneconfirmation alert appears.

Gmail settings with General tab highlighted

If you’re not sure if the message was sent, look in theSentfolder.

If it appears there, it was sent.

The original message appears back on your screen.

Gmail settings with Undo Send options highlighted

you’re able to either delete it or make any desired changes or additions and send it again.

Gmail settings with Save Changes highlighted

Recalling a Gmail message with Undo highlighted

Gmail Sending Undone message highlighted

Gmail mobile app with Undo highlighted