How to CC in a Business Letter
"CC," which stands for carbon copy, is a familiar phrase in e-mail, but can also be used in business letters and legal documents.
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You Will Need
- A letter
- Addresses you are cc-ing
Steps
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Step 1
Follow format
Follow a proper letter format when you write your letter.
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Step 2
After signature
Under your signature, type cc. Put two to four spaces between your signature and the cc line.
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CC can be in lower or upper case.
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Step 3
Put the first name
Type the first addressee’s name next to "cc," and type the names of the other addressees below it.
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Type their first and last names. You can also include the names of their employers.
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Step 4
Inform everyone
Send the letter to all parties involved in the cc.
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Step 5
Type included persons' e-mail addresses
Type cc'd peoples' e-mail addresses in the "cc" line, below the primary address.
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Did you know? The first documented use of the term "carbonated paper" was in 1806, when Ralph Wedgwood patented his "Stylographic Writer."
