Cc mail meaning

CC stands for "Carbon Copy" or "Courtesy Copy". In the context of email, it refers to a copy of an email that is sent to one or more recipients, in addition to the primary recipient(s) specified in the "To" field.

When you CC someone, you are essentially sending them a copy of the email, but they are not the primary recipient. The primary recipient is usually the person or group of people who are the main focus of the email, and the CC recipients are typically added to keep them informed or to involve them in the conversation.

Here are some common uses of CC in email:

  1. Keeping others informed: You might CC a colleague or manager to keep them updated on a project or decision.
  2. Involving others in a conversation: You might CC someone who is not the primary recipient, but who needs to be involved in the discussion or decision-making process.
  3. Providing additional context: You might CC someone who needs to see the email for reference or to provide additional context.
  4. Sending a copy to someone who is not the primary recipient: You might CC someone who is not the primary recipient, but who needs to receive a copy of the email for their records or for future reference.

It's worth noting that CC is often used in a way that is similar to "BCC" (Blind Carbon Copy), which sends a copy of the email to someone without including their email address in the "To" or "CC" fields. However, the key difference is that CC recipients are typically included in the email headers and can see who else is receiving the email, whereas BCC recipients are not.