How to View a Sent Message's Bcc Recipients in Windows Mail

Uncover all the Bcc: addresses from messages you sent

By
Heinz Tschabitscher
Heinz Tschabitscher
Heinz Tschabitscher
Writer
  • University of Vienna
A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997.
lifewire's editorial guidelines
Updated on May 8, 2022

What to Know

  • In Windows Mail, go to Sent Items. Right-click desired message and select Properties from the menu.
  • Go to the Details tab. Find the line beginning with Bcc:.

This article explains how to view a sent message's Bcc: recipients in Windows Mail, Windows Live Mail, and Outlook Express.

How to See Bcc Recipients in Windows Mail

To find out who you Bcc:ed (blind copied) on a message in Windows Live Mail, Windows Mail, or Outlook Express:

  1. Go to Sent Items (or whichever folder contains the message).

  2. Click on the sent message with the right mouse button.

  3. Select Properties from the menu that comes up.

  4. Go to the Details tab.

    Find a line beginning with "Bcc: "
    Find a line beginning with "Bcc: ". Heinz Tschabitscher

  5. Somewhere near the top, you will find a line beginning with Bcc: It contains all the Bcc: recipients of the message.

Was this page helpful?