How to CC in Gmail: Carbon Copy Job and Application Letters Emails

What is CC?

The CC (carbon copy) field allows you to send a copy of your email to multiple recipients. In this article ill explain on how to CC in Gmail mobile app and web versions

The term “carbon copying” comes from the carbon paper you use to make copies of documents — the email service makes copies of your email and sends it to multiple recipients whose emails have been carbon copied (CC’d Recipients)

How to CC in Gmail

Here’s a step-by-step guide on using the CC field to send mail to multiple recipient lists in Gmail.

Below is the step by step guide on how to cc emails using gmail in desktop and mobile app versions.

How to Cc in Gmail Using Mobile App

Mastering the basics of how to cc in Gmail on mobile can save you time and keep your communication seamless.

One essential skill is knowing how to CC (carbon copy) someone in your emails, ensuring they stay in the loop without being the primary recipient.

Whether you’re managing work emails or staying connected with friends, understanding this feature will make your email game stronger.

Let’s dive into four simple steps on how to CC someone in the Gmail mobile app!

Step 1
Open the Gmail app on your Android or iOS device and click on Compose to write your new message

Step 2
In the To field of the new email, type your primary recipient’s email address. You can separate multiple addresses using a comma or space.

To add a CC recipient, click on the downward arrow on the top right corner in the To address box, as shown below. This will display the CC and BCC fields.

Step 3
In the CC field, enter the mail addresses of the recipients who’ll receive a copy of the email.

Step 4
Compose your message and hit Send. Both your primary recipient and the CC’d person will receive the email.

Note: While I’ve used Android screenshots, the process highlighted here is the same for both Android and iOS devices.

How to Cc in Gmail Using Desktop or Web Browser Version

Step 1
Log in to your Gmail account and click the Compose button to open up the Gmail compose window.

Step 2
In the To address box, type your primary recipient’s email address. You can separate multiple addresses using a comma, space or by pressing the enter key.

To send a copy of your mail to secondary recipients, you must add each one as a CC recipient.

Click the CC button, as shown below.

Step 3
Enter the email address of recipients who’ll receive a copy of the email in the CC field.

Step 4
Compose your new message and hit Send when your message is complete.
All your recipients (primary + CC’d) will receive the email.

Let’s see how it looks at a recipient’s end.

With this knowledge now you can apply for these 40 Job Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals at MUHAS that requires you to cc your job application

Bottom line

When you carbon copy all recipient addresses in the To and CC fields are visible to everyone in the email to avoid this you may use blind carbon copy (BCC)

The BCC (blind carbon copy) field allows you to send an email to a multiple recipient list.

Each address in the BCC field is known as a tertiary recipient.

When using the BCC option, the main recipient of the mail will be unaware of other recipients you’ve included. As a result, a BCC email is a little more confidential than CC.

While your BCC recipient can’t see who else has been added, they’ll know that they were added to the BCC line and weren’t the only ones being addressed.