How to Use CC and BCC in Email
Add extra recipients to your emails using the CC and BCC fields so the right people get copies.
Steps
- 1
Open a new email message.
Click "Compose" in Gmail or "New Email" in Outlook to start.
- 2
Add the main recipient
in the "To" field as you normally would.
- 3
Click CC or BCC
to add extra recipients. CC stands for carbon copy and BCC stands for blind carbon copy.
- 4
Write and send your email.
All CC and BCC recipients will receive a copy of the message.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CC mean in email?Show
CC stands for carbon copy and sends a copy of the email to additional recipients you name.
What does BCC mean in email?Show
BCC stands for blind carbon copy and sends a copy to recipients without anyone else knowing.
Can CC recipients see each other?Show
Yes, everyone on the To and CC lines can see who else received the email.
Can BCC recipients reply to all?Show
If a BCC recipient replies all, the original sender and To recipients see the reply, but other BCC recipients do not.
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