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Carbon copy is also known as first carbon copy (first cc) or courtesy copy (cc).<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"techopedia_explains_carbon_copy\">Techopedia Explains Carbon Copy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Inspired by traditional print-based communication, the carbon copy (cc) concept is now applied to email messages. Generally, there is no limit to the number of recipients included in the cc field. Carbon copy works like the &quot;To&quot; element and email body but provides a method of separately addressing primary and secondary contacts. <\/p>\n<p>For example, an email addressed to a manager may be useful for the manager&#8217;s team members or related personnel. 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