Use the TO/CC/BCC Rule to Simplify Email Communications
Let's reduce email clutter, ensure that the right people receive information, while increasing communication efficiency.
Click to learn more about each field:
TO
TO only individuals who must act or respond
CC
CC only if the email information affects this individual's work or requires their input
BCC
BCC only for large distributions or privacy needs, otherwise don't use
Before You Send:
1
Review Recipients
Before you send the email, hover over each recipient's name
2
Ask the Question
Ask: 'Does this person need to see this right now?'
3
Take Action
If the answer is NO, remove them from the email
Interactive Email Composer Demo
Drag and drop or click recipients, then click a field to place them:Tap a recipient, then tap a field to place them:
Available Recipients:
Project Lead*
Needs to approve the request
Team Member*
Assigned to complete the task
Department Head
FYI only, their team is mentioned
Finance Team
May need for budget info later
All Staff
Large distribution list
* indicates action required
TORecipients who must act...
CCRecipients who need to be informed...
BCCLarge groups or privacy-needed recipients...
Quick Reference
TO
Must act or respond
CC
Affects their work
BCC
Large groups or privacy