How to Erase a Phone Message When Leaving One
Anyone can make a mistake when leaving an important voicemail message. Either you have an irresistible urge to sneeze or cough, the dog starts barking, or one of the kids starts making noises--leaving you to wonder if you sounded professional enough. With some voicemail systems, erase the message you left and start over.
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Instructions
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Listen to the entire message that plays before you leave the message. Some automated greetings tell you if there is a menu you can access.
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Try pressing the "#" or "1" key after you leave the message. If you pressed the right key, the voicemail system takes you into a menu.
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Listen to the menu options, and select the option to erase and rerecord the message.
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Tips & Warnings
Not all voicemail systems give you the option to erase the message, so if it's an important message, try to get it right the first time.
