When sending emails, it’s important to know how to use the “BCC” field in order to protect the privacy of your recipients. However, many users struggle with finding the BCC field in their email client, especially in Microsoft Outlook. In this article, we will discuss how to get BCC to show up in Outlook and how to use it effectively.
What is BCC?
Before we dive into how to get BCC to show up in Outlook, let’s first understand what BCC actually is. BCC stands for “blind carbon copy” and it allows you to send an email to multiple recipients without revealing their email addresses to each other. This is useful for maintaining the privacy of your contacts and preventing spam.
Enabling BCC in Outlook
By default, the BCC field is not visible in Outlook. To enable it, follow these steps:
- Open Outlook and click on the “New Email” button to compose a new email.
- In the new email window, click on the “Options” tab at the top.
- In the “Show Fields” section, click on “BCC” to enable it.
- The BCC field will now appear in your email window.
Using BCC in Outlook
Now that you have enabled the BCC field, you can use it to send emails to multiple recipients without revealing their email addresses. Here are some tips for using BCC effectively in Outlook:
- Use BCC when sending emails to a large group of people who may not know each other. This will prevent their email addresses from being shared.
- Use BCC when sending emails to a group of people who may not want their email addresses to be visible to others, such as in a professional setting.
- Use BCC when sending emails to a group of people who may not want their email addresses to be used for spam purposes.
- Use BCC when sending emails to a group of people who may not want their email addresses to be shared with third parties.
BCC vs CC
It’s important to note the difference between BCC and CC (carbon copy). While BCC hides the email addresses of recipients from each other, CC reveals them. This means that if you use CC, all recipients will be able to see who else received the email. This can be useful for group discussions or when you want everyone to be aware of who is included in the conversation.
Conclusion
In conclusion, BCC is a useful tool for maintaining the privacy of your email contacts. By enabling the BCC field in Outlook, you can easily send emails to multiple recipients without revealing their email addresses. Remember to use BCC when appropriate and to use CC when you want everyone to be aware of who is included in the email. With these tips, you can effectively use BCC in Outlook and protect the privacy of your contacts.
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