You may need to email more than one person, but you don't always want to give out everyone's email address. That's when you should use bcc, which stands for "blind carbon copy."
One good time to send a bcc is when you send a group email to customers or people on your email list. After all, 56% of people polled said they would get brand updates through email rather than through text or social media.
But it's essential to keep these letters business-like and private. Here's how to bcc in Outlook so your emails safely get to the right people, whether you're new to the program or just need a review.
How To Bcc In Outlook Window
Outlook is available on Windows, web, Mac, and mobile devices. We will discuss how to Bcc in Outlook for all the platforms. When you use Windows, adding a Bcc field is very easy. We'll review each step in detail so you can send those secret copies like a pro.
The following steps will help you add Bcc to Outlook on Windows:
- Open the Outlook program for Windows.
- In the upper left corner, click the "New Email" button.
- Go to the Options tab and click the Bcc button to show the fields.
- In the Bcc space, type in any email address you want.
- Send the email like you always do.
How to enter a contact in Windows' Bcc field from the address book:
- To show the Bcc field, follow the process mentioned above.
- Click the "Bcc" button next to the field where you want to enter the email address.
- Get the address you want to add to your address book.
- Double-click on the email address you wish to use.
- Press the OK button.
How To Bcc In Web Outlook?
If you like to email in your browser, don't worry. This is just as easy to do in Outlook Web.
To blind copy in Outlook on the web, follow these steps:
- You can use any web browser to log in to the online version of Outlook.
- In the upper left area, click the "New Mail" button.
- On the right side of the "To" field, click the "Bcc" button.
- You can blind-copy email names by typing them in.
- Write your email, then click "Send."
You can also get an email address from your list of contacts by:
- Follow the steps above to see the Bcc field.
- Press the Bcc button.
- Click the "✚" button next to the email address you want to enter.
- Save it.
- Finish writing your message.
How To Bcc In Outlook On Mac?
You might notice that the Outlook desktop program for Mac is a little different from the Windows version. But don't worry; the steps for using Bcc are the same for both.
To add a Bcc to Outlook on a Mac, do the following:
- Start up the Outlook app for Mac on your desktop.
- In the upper left area, click the "New Message" button.
- On the right side of the "To" field, click the "Bcc" button.
- If you need to, add your email address or address.
- Send the email.
Additionally, you can use your address book to add people to the Outlook Bcc field:
- Just follow the steps above to add Bcc to Outlook.
- For the Bcc field, click and pick the people you want to copy.
- You can also type the names or email addresses of the friends in the BCC field, and Outlook will look through your address book to find matches.
- Type the message and press "Send."
How to Bcc in Outlook Mobile App?
Email users who are always on the go and read and write emails on their Android or iOS devices can still use the Bcc function without issues.
Here are the steps you need to take to use Bcc on Outlook for iOS and Android:
- Start up the Outlook app on your phone.
- Press the "New Email" or "✚" button.
- Click the little button to the right of the "To" field to show the "Outlook Bcc" text box.
- In the "Bcc" field, type the address of the person you want to send the message to.
- Send the email.
For Android or iOS, this is how you add an email address from a contact:
- As previously said, display the Microsoft Outlook Bcc field.
- Type in the contact's name in the field that's there.
- Tap on the person you want to find or choose "Search this account."
So, what are the correct times and ways to use BCC when sending emails to more than one person?
When you send a business-related email to many people who don't know each other, copying them all is fine. It doesn't matter how many people get the message; no one wants to read through dozens of names in the To field. Putting a hundred names in the "To" box wouldn't make your email seem more personal. Also, mass spamming could happen if someone meant to react but accidentally clicked the "Reply all" button.
Note: Difference Between CC and BCC In Email
Can Bcc recipients see each other?
You can't see each other as a Bcc receiver. When you put email names in the BCC field, you ensure those recipients can't see each other. On top of that, they don't know who is in the Bcc field or if it's used at all. The sender of the letter is the only one who can see the Bcc addresses.
What happens if Bcc replies to all?
If someone in the Bcc field clicks "Reply All," their message will be sent to the writer and everyone in the To or Cc fields. Neither the person BCCed on the original email nor anyone else BCCed on the reply will get it. The Bcc field protects the recipient's privacy by hiding their name.
Can I only send it to Bcc without a primary recipient?
To send an email in Outlook, you only need to fill out the Bcc field. The To and Cc fields never need to be filled out. Please remember that sending only to Bcc may set off spam filters because it's not what people usually do. Some email servers may also automatically delete these emails because they look like spam or phishing efforts.
