What is what does it mean to cc?

CC, or "carbon copy," in the context of email, refers to the practice of sending a copy of an email to other recipients in addition to the primary recipient(s) indicated in the "To:" field.

Here's a breakdown of what it means:

• Purpose: CC is used to keep other people informed about a conversation or to provide them with a record of the communication. People in the CC field are not expected to take direct action as a result of the email, but they are kept in the loop.
• Visibility: All recipients in the "To:" and "CC:" fields can see the email addresses of everyone else listed in those fields. This means that everyone knows who else received the email.
• Etiquette: It is generally considered good email etiquette to use CC when you want to inform someone but don't require a direct response from them.
• Privacy Considerations: Because all CC'd recipients' email addresses are visible, be mindful of privacy concerns when using this field. If you're sending an email to a large group of people who don't know each other, it's often better to use the BCC (blind carbon copy) field.
• When to Use: CC is appropriate when you want to:
  • Keep a manager or supervisor informed.
  • Provide a record of the communication to someone.
  • Let someone know about a relevant topic.
• Difference from To and BCC:
  • To: Indicates the primary recipient(s) who are expected to take action or respond.
  • BCC (Blind Carbon Copy): Sends a copy of the email to recipients without revealing their email addresses to other recipients. This is useful for protecting privacy or when sending to a large group.