How to Send CC or BCC Copies When Sharing PDFs in Acrobat Pro DC
Question details
The user needs to know how to include CC (Carbon Copy) and BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) recipients when sharing a PDF directly from the PDF application.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Sharing a PDF document via email directly from the PDF editor interface.
- Observed behavior
- Acrobat's built-in Share function allows adding visible CC recipients but lacks a native BCC field, requiring users to rely on their default desktop email client to hide recipient addresses.
Ensure your computer's default email application (such as Microsoft Outlook or Apple Mail) is correctly set up and actively logged in, as you will need it to access advanced email routing features like BCC.
Use Acrobat's Built-in Share Feature for CC Recipients
Use the native Share dialog if you only need to copy (CC) yourself or another visible recipient on the document.
Adobe Acrobat's integrated sharing feature is designed for rapid document tracking and review. It supports adding standard CC recipients but does not support Blind Carbon Copy (BCC).
Open your PDF document in Acrobat Pro DC and click the 'Share' icon located in the top right corner of the window.
Type the primary recipient's email address into the main invite field.
Locate the 'CC' field within the sharing interface and input the email addresses of any users you wish to visibly copy.
Click 'Send' to dispatch the invitation and PDF link to all listed recipients.
Use Your Default Email Application for BCC Recipients
Since Acrobat's built-in dialog does not support BCC, use the 'Send as Attachment' feature to route the PDF through your default email client where BCC is available.
Share PDFs Seamlessly via Email with WPS PDF
WPS Office offers a lightweight and powerful PDF editor that integrates flawlessly with your system's default email client. This makes it incredibly easy to send PDFs with CC and BCC recipients without dealing with clunky built-in sharing limitations.
- 1. Open Your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document you wish to share.
- 2. Click Email Share: Navigate to the 'Menu' at the top left and select 'Share' > 'Email', or simply click the 'Email' icon on the quick access toolbar.
- 3. Compose in Your Mail App: WPS PDF will instantly package your document as an attachment and open a new compose window in your default email client (like Outlook or Mail).
- 4. Add CC/BCC and Send: Easily add your recipients to the To, CC, and BCC fields using your familiar email interface, and click send.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I see the BCC field in Adobe Acrobat's native Share dialog?
Adobe Acrobat's native Share function is optimized for simple cloud-based document tracking and collaboration. It does not include advanced email routing features like BCC. To utilize BCC, you must send the PDF as a standard file attachment using your desktop email application.
How do I change my default email application for sharing PDFs?
You can change this in your computer's system settings. On Windows, go to Settings > Apps > Default apps and set your preferred email client (like Microsoft Outlook or Mail) as the default for email. Acrobat and WPS PDF will both automatically recognize and use this system setting.
Can I automatically CC myself on all PDFs I send from my PDF editor?
There is no global setting in Acrobat to automatically CC yourself on all shared links. However, if you use the 'Send as Attachment' method to route PDFs through your desktop email client, you can set up automatic CC or BCC rules directly within the email client's settings.
