| Term | Definition |
| header | TO, FROM, DATE, SUBJECT |
| TO | web address and sometimes name of the addressee |
| FROM | web address of author |
| DATE | date the message is created |
| SUBJECT | topic of the message, use increases the chance your email will be read and not discarded as SPAM |
| spam | unwanted or unsolicited (not requested) email |
| cc | carbon copy notation for additional recipient names and web addresses |
| bc | blind copy notation for recipients that are hidden from view |
| body | message of the email, usually contains a request for action |
| signature | name and contact information of the sender |
| attachment | files that are sent along with the email |