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How to Undo in Gmail

I am human.

I make mistakes, I fumble … heck I even mess up my email subject line sometimes.

First, let’s check out the Undo and Redo features in Gmail editor.

Undo/redo Feature

This is as simple as it gets!

Just like with any text editor software, there are “Undo” and “Redo” buttons in Gmail as well.

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Please note that these options are currently only available on Gmail Desktop/Web. (not Mobile) 😐

@Author

They do the same thing as Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Y?

@Reader

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Correct …

How About Unsend (How To Undo A Sent Email?)

First, go to Settings > See All Settings.

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You’ll see an option called Undo Send

Under this, you’ll see Send Cancellation Period“.

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Click on the dropdown.

@Author

Hold on, 30 Seconds?

That’s it? 😓

@Reader

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Gmail’s undo/redo only works for up to 30 Seconds max.

@Author

Whhhy?

@Reader

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It was just 5 seconds when they released the feature.

Actually, “Undo Send” doesn’t send the email at all until your chosen time is up.

I think a longer delay than 30 seconds needs more server resources.

@Author

I see … 🤔

@Reader

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Scroll down and hit Save Changes“.

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You’re all set! 🥳

Now try and send a sample email.

What do you see?

@Author

I see this …

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Undo button.

@Reader

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Perfect!

That will stay there for about 30 Seconds

(Or whatever time you set).

Read: How to Indent on Gmail

@Author

Summary
  • Go to Settings” > “All Settings.
  • Under Undo Send find Send Cancellation Period.
  • Set the time and click Save Changes“.
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