Mail cc and bcc

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CC and BCC are two important fields in an email that help you manage your recipients and maintain a professional tone. Here's what they mean:

CC (Carbon Copy)

• When you add someone's email address to the CC field, it means you're sending a copy of the email to them, but they are not the primary recipient.
• The CC field is usually used to keep others informed about the email conversation, such as:
  • Colleagues who need to be aware of the discussion.
  • Stakeholders who have a vested interest in the topic.
  • People who may need to take action or provide input.
• When you CC someone, they will receive a copy of the email, including all the recipients listed in the To and CC fields.

BCC (Blind Carbon Copy)

• When you add someone's email address to the BCC field, it means you're sending a copy of the email to them, but their email address will not be visible to the other recipients.
• The BCC field is usually used to:
  • Send emails to a large number of people without revealing their email addresses to each other.
  • Send emails to people who may not want their email addresses shared with others.
  • Send emails to people who are not part of the main conversation, but need to be informed.
• When you BCC someone, they will receive a copy of the email, but their email address will not be visible to the other recipients.

Best practices:

• Use CC when you want to keep others informed about the email conversation, but they are not the primary recipient.
• Use BCC when you want to send an email to a large number of people without revealing their email addresses to each other.
• Be mindful of your email list and only add people to the CC or BCC fields if they have a legitimate reason to be included.
• Avoid using BCC for spamming or sending unsolicited emails.

Remember, using CC and BCC fields responsibly is essential to maintaining a professional and respectful tone in your emails.