There are two common mistakes I think everyone makes when using email: deleting a message that you needed to keep and immediately wishing you could get back the message you just sent. Today's tip will help you correct both of these.

Recovering deleted items

• In the Folder list, click Deleted Items.
• On the Tools menu, click Recover Deleted Items.
• Click the item you want to recover. To select multiple items, click the first item, and then hold down CTRL and click additional items.
• Click the Recover Selected Items button.

The items will be returned to your Deleted Items folder, and then you can move them to other folders.

Some items may no longer be recoverable if it is past the amount of time that deleted items can be stored on the server.

Recalling sent messages

• Click Sent Items.
• Open the message you want to recall or replace.
• On the Actions menu, click Recall This Message.
• To recall the message, click Delete unread copies of this message. To replace the message with another, click Delete unread copies and replace with a new message, click OK, and then type a new message. It's been my experience that the second of these two works better.
• To be notified about the success of the recall or replacement for each recipient, select the Tell me if recall succeeds or fails for each recipient check box.