Avoiding reply all chains when e-mailing large groups

In a past Tech Tip Tuesday, we shared how to mute a thread of e-mail replies that do not apply to you, whether you are using Outlook or Gmail.

How about if you are the one sending the e-mail? To send an e-mail that eliminates reply-all e-mail threads, you simply BCC the e-mail list, and put our own e-mail address in the To line.

For example, here is how we would send a Tech Tip Tuesday to all staff - ensuring that any replies only come to us, and not to all staff:

Gmail:

Web Outlook:

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