Summary

Learn how to use the BCC feature in Outlook.

We’ll walk you through the steps to add BCC in Outlook for both mobile and desktop.

You will also learn what happens when you use BCC in Outlook.

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What Does BCC in Email Mean?

BCC stands for “Blind Carbon Copy”.

SelectEmail > Compose and reply.

Select the Always Show BCC Box in Outlook Web App Settings

UnderMessage format, tick the box next toAlways show Bcc.

Click theXbutton to exit the window and secure your changes.

Once your configs have been saved, follow these instructions to use the BCC feature in your messages.

Select the New Email Tab in the Outlook Web App

Add the contacts you want to BCC in theBccsection, before adding the other recipients and email content/subject.

When youre ready to share your email with others, tapSend.

Lets start with the steps for your Mac:

Go toOutlook > configs.

Enter BCC for Email and Compose the Rest of the Message in Outlook

SelectComposing, which is in theEmailsection.

Tick the box next toShow BCC field by default.

Hit thex buttonwhen youve finished.

Select Your Outlook Settings on macOS by Going to Outlook > Settings

The steps for adding BCC email addresses are identical regardless of whether you use Windows or macOS.

Here are the instructions you should follow.

In theBcctab, jot down your email addresses.

The Option to Show Your BCC Field by Default in Microsoft Outlook

Fill out the rest of your email and pressSendwhen youre done.

What Happens When You Use BCC in Outlook?

When you use BCC in Outlook, all recipients will receive your email.

Select the New Email Tab in Outlook

Each recipient will receive the specific message content exactly how someone whos either a main recipient or CCd would.

Send an Email in Microsoft Outlook App for Mac

Select the New Email Tab in Outlook for iOS

Choose the BCC Tab in Your Email When Using Outlook