How to CC in Gmail

To CC someone in Gmail, click Compose, then click Cc at the right end of the To line and type the person’s email address in the Cc field. In the Gmail app, tap the small arrow in the To row to show Cc. Everyone on the email can see who was CC’d. Use Bcc instead if you want to hide an address.

This guide covers CC on a computer, on Android and on iPhone or iPad, adding CC to a reply, the keyboard shortcut, and how CC and BCC differ. The field behavior comes from Google’s Send or unsend Gmail messages help article and keyboard shortcuts list.

How to CC Someone in Gmail on a Computer

1. Open Gmail on your computer and click Compose at the top left.
2. Add your main recipient in the To field.
3. Click Cc on the right side of the recipient line.
4. Type the email address of the person you want to copy.
5. Add a subject and message, then click Send.

Result: the message goes to everyone in To and Cc, and each recipient can see the others. To CC more than one person, Google says to put a comma between each name or email address. You can also add a group email address, or click Cc to pick from your contact labels.

Use the keyboard shortcut

Google’s shortcut list includes Ctrl + Shift + C (⌘ + Shift + C on Mac) to add Cc recipients and Ctrl + Shift + B for Bcc while you’re writing a message. If shortcuts don’t respond, turn them on in Settings > See all settings > Keyboard shortcuts on, then click Save Changes.

How to CC in the Gmail App (Android, iPhone and iPad)

Google confirms you can add Cc and Bcc recipients in the app, but doesn’t spell out where the field is. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Gmail app and tap Compose at the bottom right.
2. Add your main recipient in the To field.
3. Tap the small arrow at the right of the To row. Some versions show the text “Cc/Bcc” instead of an arrow.
4. Type the address in the Cc field.
5. Tap Send.

Result: the Cc and Bcc rows appear under To, and the message goes to both recipients when you send it.

How to CC Someone When Replying

Click Reply or Reply all. You then click the small dropdown arrow next to the recipient’s name at the top of the reply box, and a Cc field appears. In the app, tap the arrow next to the To field. The person you add sees the earlier conversation that’s quoted in your reply.

CC vs. BCC: What’s the Difference?

• Cc (“carbon copy”): per Google, anyone in this field sees the other recipients. It’s often used for people who don’t need to take any action.
• Bcc (“blind carbon copy”): other recipients won’t know you added anyone. People in Bcc can see the To and Cc recipients, and that they were added by Bcc, but not each other.

Google adds one more detail: if someone replies all, people in Bcc won’t see the reply. Also, recipients who don’t use Gmail may not see that they were added in Bcc. For a large group of people who don’t know each other, Bcc keeps everyone’s address private.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I CC myself in Gmail?

Yes. Type your own address in the Cc field like any other recipient. A copy is also saved in your Sent folder either way.

Can I unsend an email if I CC’d the wrong person?

Yes, briefly. Google says you’ll see “Message sent” with an Undo option right after sending. On a computer, you can set that window to 5, 10, 20 or 30 seconds under Settings > See all settings > Undo Send. Also see how to recall an email in Gmail.

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