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In the workplace, writing emails is an essential part of professional communication. To save time and communicate more efficiently, people often use abbreviations in their emails.
However, if you don’t understand these abbreviations, it can easily lead to misunderstandings.
So here are 12 of the most commonly used email abbreviations that every office employee should know:
12 Common Email Abbreviations
1. ASAP (As Soon As Possible)
Used to indicate urgency.
Example: “Reply ASAP.” (Please reply as soon as possible.)
2. FYI (For Your Information)
For sharing information only — no response required.
Example: “FYI, the meeting has been rescheduled.”
3. TBD (To Be Determined)
Used when details are not yet decided.
Example: “The exact time is TBD.”
4. TBC (To Be Confirmed)
Indicates that something still needs confirmation.
Example: “The venue is TBC.”
5. N/A (Not Applicable / Not Available)
Used in forms or tables when a section does not apply.
Example: “This field is N/A.”
6. EOD (End Of Day)
Refers to the end of the business day.
Example: “Please send the report by EOD.”
7. OOO (Out Of Office)
Means the person is currently away from work, often used in automatic replies.
Example: “I am OOO until Monday.”
8. BTW (By The Way)
Used to add an extra comment or topic casually.
Example: “BTW, did you finish the client report?”
9. CC (Carbon Copy)
Used to send a copy of an email to someone who should be informed but doesn’t need to reply.
10. BCC (Blind Carbon Copy)
Sends a hidden copy of the email so recipients can’t see who else received it.
11. PTO (Paid Time Off)
Refers to vacation or leave days with pay.
Example: “I’ll be on PTO next week.”
12. IMO / IMHO (In My Opinion / In My Humble Opinion)
Used when expressing personal views.
Example: “IMO, we should postpone the launch.”