WPS Recall Email is a sent-email recall feature in WPS Mail on macOS; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | None stated | No version gate is described for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Recall Email is an email-handling feature in WPS Office for Mac that lets you recall a sent message when the required conditions are met and receive the result through a system email.
Main capabilities include:
- Start a recall directly from the Sent folder for quick correction after sending.
- Start a recall from the message detail view after reviewing the email content.
- Review the recall conditions in a confirmation dialog before you continue.
Common use cases include sending a message to the wrong internal recipient, correcting content or attachments, and handling internal communication errors more quickly. It helps reduce follow-up work after a mistaken send and gives the sender a clear way to check whether recall conditions are met.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office and access WPS Mail |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended |
| Network | An internet connection is needed to process the recall request and receive the result notice |
| Other | Access to a WPS Mail account is required, and the message must have been sent from WPS Mail |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office for Mac, enter Mail, and confirm that you can access the Sent folder and message detail menu |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports recalling a sent email from WPS Mail. You can start from the message list or the message detail view, review the conditions, and receive the result through a system email. | Outlook for Mac supports Recall Message, but both sender and recipient must use Microsoft 365 work or school accounts in the same organization, and the feature is available only in supported versions. | Gmail offers Undo Send for a short period after sending. Users can cancel sending within 5, 10, 20, or 30 seconds, which is different from recalling a delivered message. | Notion Mail help pages describe composing, attachments, scheduled send, and draft handling, but do not describe recalling an already sent email. | Adobe Marketo Engage states that once an email has been sent from Marketo servers, it cannot be recalled. Users can cancel before scheduled sending or stop parts that have not run yet. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: two recall entry points help you act from either the Sent list or the message detail view. Distinct: the confirmation dialog shows the recall conditions and the result is returned through a system email. | Compared with WPS: recall scope depends on same-organization Microsoft 365 accounts and supported Outlook versions. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow is a short send-cancellation window, not a conditional recall of an already sent message. | Compared with WPS: the official help content does not describe a sent-email recall feature. | Compared with WPS: the official guidance says sent emails cannot be recalled after delivery from Marketo servers. |
| Official Source | — | Recall an email message in Outlook for Mac | Send or unsend Gmail messages | Compose an email | Can an Email Be Recalled? |
Overall Conclusion
If your work mainly uses WPS Mail for internal communication, Recall Email provides a more direct sent-message correction flow with clear condition checks. Compared with Gmail's short undo window and Adobe's no-recall model, it is better suited to handling mistakes after sending. Compared with Outlook for Mac, the WPS flow is centered on the recall dialog and its built-in condition reminder.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How Recall Email Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrong internal recipient | Employees | A message is sent to the wrong person or group | Start recall directly from Sent |
| 2 | Post-send review | Managers and assistants | You want to review the message before deciding whether to recall it | Start recall from the message detail view |
| 3 | Condition check before recall | All senders | You are not sure whether the message meets the recall requirements | Review the 24-hour, internal-domain, and sending-method conditions in the dialog |
| 4 | Recall result tracking | Employees | You need to know whether the recall succeeded | Check the system email for the recall result |
| 5 | Internal communication correction | Team members | A sent message needs to be corrected before it keeps spreading | Recall the message when conditions are met and resend the corrected version |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Recall Email use | Available | Available |
| Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps | Available | Available |
| Some advanced features and extended services | Limited by feature | More advanced features and extended services |
| Cloud storage and selected value-added benefits | Basic allocation | Higher allocation or more benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need Recall Email and routine email handling | Free | The feature description does not show a membership requirement for this workflow |
| You also need more advanced office features or added services | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who need more advanced features, more cloud storage, or additional services |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page