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How to add BCC recipients to an email in Gmail
Add BCC (blind carbon copy) recipients to the email you are composing.
Ctrl + Shift + B
📋 Step-by-Step Guide
- 1.Open Gmail in your browser.
- 2.Make sure keyboard shortcuts are enabled in Gmail Settings → See all settings → General.
- 3.Press Ctrl + Shift + B to add BCC recipients to an email.
🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| 💻 PC / Windows | Ctrl + Shift + B |
| 🍎 Mac | ⌘ + Shift + B |
| 💻 Chrome OS | Ctrl + Shift + B |
💡 Pro Tips
- You can combine this shortcut with the other Common Actions shortcuts to speed up your workflow.
- If you forget this shortcut, press Ctrl + / (or ⌘ + / on Mac) to see all available keyboard shortcuts in Gmail.
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