Add Bcc puts the blind-copy field one keystroke away. Press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + B while composing and the Bcc line appears, ready for you to type, so you can quietly loop someone in without reaching for the mouse or the More options menu.
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Add bcc Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
Using the Gmail shortcut “Add bcc” can help you easily add a Bcc recipient to your email without having to navigate through multiple menus. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use this shortcut:
1. Enable keyboard shortcuts in Gmail by clicking on the gear icon in the top right corner of your Gmail inbox and selecting “See all settings” from the dropdown menu.
2. In the Settings menu, click on the “General” tab and scroll down to find the “Keyboard shortcuts” section. Make sure the “Keyboard shortcuts” option is set to “Keyboard shortcuts on.”
3. Save your changes by scrolling down to the bottom of the Settings menu and clicking on the “Save Changes” button.
4. Compose a new email in Gmail by clicking on the “Compose” button in the top left corner of your inbox.
5. Once the new email window opens, type out the email recipient in the “To” field.
6. To add a Bcc recipient using the “Add bcc” shortcut, simply press the following keys on your keyboard: Ctrl + Shift + B (for Windows/Linux) or Command + Shift + B (for Mac).
7. A new Bcc field will appear in the email window, allowing you to add your Bcc recipient’s email address.
By following these simple steps, you can easily use the Gmail shortcut “Add bcc” to add Bcc recipients to your emails quickly and efficiently.
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Related Gmail keyboard shortcuts
- Gmail Add Cc Shortcut
- Gmail Advance Next Chat/Compose Shortcut
- Gmail Advance Prev Chat/Compose Shortcut
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