CO/CPO

What do CO and CPO stand for?

CO stands for closed office and CPO for closed plan office. Both describe an office layout where people work in private offices or enclosed workspaces rather than in one shared open area. The opposite is an open plan office, abbreviated OO or OPO.

Where to read more

For pros and cons, and how closed offices fit into hybrid work, see the closed office plan page. For the opposite layout, see open office plan.

How AskCody fits

Enclosed rooms that are set up as rooms in Microsoft Exchange can be booked from Outlook with AskCody, and workplace analytics shows how much they are used.

Frequently asked questions

What is the opposite of a CPO?

An open plan office, abbreviated OO or OPO.

Is a CO the same as a cubicle office?

Cubicles are a partly enclosed form of closed office.

 

Related terms

• Closed office plan
• OO/OPO
• Open office plan
• Floor plan