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CC vs. BCC: What's the Difference?

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CC and BCC both copy recipients on an email, but only BCC keeps those addresses hidden from everyone else. This article explains how each field works, who can see which recipients, and when to use each for transparency or privacy. You'll leave knowing exactly when to use CC vs. BCC in any professional situation.

When referring to email, “cc” means carbon copy and “bcc” means “blind carbon copy”.  Both “cc” and “bcc” are additional fields you can enter when sending an email.  

Every recipient email address you enter into the “to” and “cc” fields will be able to see each other.  The email addresses you add to the “bcc” field will not be visible to the “to” and “cc” recipients or the other “bcc” recipients.

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When you send an email, you have three field choices: “to”, “cc”, and “bcc”. Here is how to use each field. This guide provides structured insights, proven methodologies, and actionable execution steps for modern professionals.

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