How do I use Cc and Bcc when sending emails?

Cc (carbon copy) and Bcc (blind carbon copy) are useful tools when sending emails to multiple recipients.

Recipients of emails can see who is in the To: field and the Cc: field, but the Bcc: field is hidden from everyone but the sender.

If there are Data Protection or Privacy concerns when sending an email to multiple people, consider using an email list

To show the Bcc field in Outlook:

  • Go to New Email
  • From the ribbon, select Options
  • Click Bcc in the Show Fields section

This will make the Bcc field available when sending emails.

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