How to Add Multiple CC Addresses to a Mailto Link
Question details
The user needs to add multiple carbon copy (CC) recipients to a mailto hyperlink that already contains a primary email address and subject line.
- Product
- Web & Email Links
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Creating an HTML or document hyperlink that automatically opens a new email draft populated with a primary recipient, a specific subject, and multiple CC recipients.
- Observed behavior
- The user requires the correct syntax and URL parameters to successfully format the CC field with multiple email addresses upon clicking the link.
Ensure you have the exact email addresses ready and verify that your default email client is properly configured on your system to test the mailto links.
Use the '&cc=' Parameter with Comma Separation
The standard and most reliable way to add multiple CC recipients is by appending the 'cc' parameter to your mailto link and separating the email addresses with commas.
Mailto links support various URL parameters to pre-fill email fields. To add multiple people to the CC field, you just need to chain parameters using the ampersand (&) symbol and list the addresses.
Create your standard mailto link with the primary recipient and subject. For example: mailto:name@email.com?subject=Production%20Environment%20Request
Add an ampersand (&) followed by 'cc=' immediately after your previous parameter (like the subject).
Type the additional email addresses separated by commas, with no spaces between them. For example: &cc=person1@example.com,person2@example.com.
Your fully formatted link will look like this: mailto:name@email.com?subject=Production%20Environment%20Request&cc=person1@example.com,person2@example.com
Insert Mailto Links with Multiple CCs in WPS Office
You can easily embed these advanced mailto links directly into your WPS Writer documents, Spreadsheets, or PDF files to streamline team communication and email workflows.
- 1. Open your document: Launch WPS Office and open the document, spreadsheet, or presentation where you want to insert the email link.
- 2. Select the text or object: Highlight the specific text or click on the image that you want to transform into an interactive email link.
- 3. Insert a hyperlink: Press 'Ctrl + K' on your keyboard, or right-click the selected text and choose 'Hyperlink' from the context menu.
- 4. Paste your Mailto link: In the 'Address' field at the bottom of the dialog box, paste your complete mailto link (including the ?subject and &cc parameters) and click 'OK'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add BCC addresses to a mailto link using the same method?
Yes, you can add Blind Carbon Copy (BCC) addresses by appending the '&bcc=' parameter to your mailto link. Similar to the CC field, you can separate multiple BCC email addresses using commas. For example: &bcc=hidden1@example.com,hidden2@example.com.
Why does my mailto link open a blank browser tab instead of my email app?
This usually occurs if your computer or web browser does not have a default email client configured. You need to check your operating system's default app settings and assign an email application (such as Windows Mail, Outlook, or Apple Mail) as the default handler for mailto links.
Do I need to URL-encode the email addresses in the CC field?
Generally, standard email addresses containing alphanumeric characters, dots, and at-symbols (@) do not require URL encoding in a mailto link. However, you must URL-encode spaces (as %20) or special characters if they are used within the subject or body parameters.
Can I also include a pre-written message in the mailto link?
Absolutely. You can add a default email body by appending the '&body=' parameter at the end of your mailto link. Just remember that the body text must be URL-encoded (e.g., using '%20' for spaces and '%0A' for line breaks).
