Cc in mail functions
CC (Carbon Copy) and BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) are two common functions used in email sending. Here's a brief overview of each:
CC (Carbon Copy)
CC stands for Carbon Copy, and it's used to send a copy of an email to one or more recipients who are not the primary recipient(s) of the email. When you CC someone, they receive a copy of the email, and their email address is visible to the primary recipient(s).
Example: You're sending an email to John, and you want to keep Jane and Mike informed about the conversation. You would CC Jane and Mike on the email, so they receive a copy of the email and can see John's email address.
BCC (Blind Carbon Copy)
BCC stands for Blind Carbon Copy, and it's used to send a copy of an email to one or more recipients without revealing their email addresses to the primary recipient(s). When you BCC someone, they receive a copy of the email, but their email address is not visible to the primary recipient(s).
Example: You're sending an email to John, and you want to keep Jane and Mike informed about the conversation, but you don't want them to know each other's email addresses. You would BCC Jane and Mike on the email, so they receive a copy of the email, but John won't see their email addresses.
Best practices for using CC and BCC
- Use CC for recipients who need to be informed: Use CC for recipients who need to be informed about the email conversation, but don't necessarily need to take action.
- Use BCC for sensitive or confidential information: Use BCC for sensitive or confidential information, such as sending a newsletter to a large list of subscribers without revealing their email addresses to each other.
- Be mindful of email etiquette: Be mindful of email etiquette when using CC and BCC. Avoid using CC or BCC for recipients who don't need to be informed, as it can lead to information overload and cluttered inboxes.
- Check with your email provider: Check with your email provider to see if they have any specific guidelines or limitations on using CC and BCC.