{"id":18,"date":"2014-08-03T04:51:12","date_gmt":"2014-08-02T23:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyenglishtips.com\/?p=18"},"modified":"2022-08-18T17:05:33","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T11:35:33","slug":"how-to-mention-an-email-attachment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/commonenglisherrors.com\/how-to-mention-an-email-attachment\/","title":{"rendered":"Please Find Attached: How to Mention Email Attachments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Please find attached or Please find the attached? Many people want to know the correct way of mentioning email attachments. So, let\u2019s find out the correct way to mention email attachments.Here are different ways people write to mention email attachments.<\/p>\n

Example #1<\/strong>: Please, find attached the report you asked for yesterday.<\/p>\n

Example #2<\/strong>: Please, see the attached report for the budget estimate.<\/p>\n

Example #3<\/strong>: Please, find the report attached.<\/p>\n

In the examples above, there are two key components:<\/p>\n

#1 – Position of the adjective \u201cattached\u201d<\/p>\n

#2 – Use of the article \u201cthe\u201d<\/p>\n

Generally, an adjective is used before the noun in order to denote its attributes. For example, when you say \u201che\u2019s a talented writer\u201d, talented denotes the attribute of the noun (writer). However, in some cases, they use adjectives after nouns, e.g. \u201cI want someone special\u201d. When adjectives are used after nouns, they are known as \u201cpostpositive adjectives<\/a>\u201d. In modern business communications, the use of postpositive adjectives is rare. In fact, they are used to invoke a particular emotion. For example, \u201cthere are places unexplored\u201d.<\/p>\n

Therefore, some grammar purists wouldn\u2019t approve of the following usage:<\/p>\n

Please, find the report attached<\/strong>. (attached is a postpositive adjective here<\/em>)<\/p>\n

The other important point is the use of the article \u201cthe\u201d in the examples above. As you already know, the article \u201cthe\u201d is usually used to specify an object. Look at the two examples below:<\/p>\n

#1 – I saw a cool bike yesterday.<\/p>\n

#2 – I saw the cool bike again earlier today. \u00a0(use of “the” denotes a specific object)<\/p>\n

Based on this grammar rule, Example #1 looks perfectly fine since the email sender is mentioning \u201cthe report\u201d which the receiver has asked for.<\/p>\n

In other words, the usage \u201cfind attached the report…\u201d sounds acceptable in such a context.<\/p>\n

Therefore, if you want to use \u201cfind attached the report\u201d, make sure you add something that makes sense, e.g. \u201cyou asked for yesterday\u201d.<\/p>\n

Find the Attached vs See the Attached<\/h2>\n

Some people believe it should be \u201csee the attached\u2026\u201d instead of \u201cfind the attached\u2026\u201d as using \u201cfind\u201d might mean \u201cto search for\u201d in email communications. The notion is actually debatable since the word \u201cFind\u201d has several meanings. However, if you want to be safer, you can go with Example #2: \u201cPlease, see the attached report for budget estimate\u201d. In this example, the use of article \u201cthe\u201d is appropriate and the attached is used as an attributive adjective. In other words, it\u2019s the most acceptable format of mentioning email attachments.<\/p>\n

Variations of Example #2:<\/strong><\/p>\n

✅ Please, find the attached file for a better understanding.<\/p>\n

✅ Please, find the attached file as per your request.<\/p>\n

✅ Please, find the attached file you asked for.<\/p>\n

✅ Please, find the attached file relevant to the case.<\/p>\n

Some more examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please find the attached file for your review<\/p>\n

Please find the attached file for your request<\/p>\n

Please find the attached file you requested<\/p>\n

Please find attached the file you have requested<\/p>\n

Please find the attached file for your reference<\/p>\n

Please find attached file for your kind reference<\/p>\n

Please find the attached file for your approval<\/p>\n

Please find the attached file and let me know<\/p>\n

Please find the attached file for my resume<\/p>\n

Please see the attached file for my resume (informal)<\/p>\n

Please see the attached file for details (informal)<\/p>\n

Please see the attached file for your perusal (informal)<\/p>\n

Please refer to the attached file for your perusal<\/p>\n

Please refer to the attached file for your kind perusal<\/p>\n

Please find the attached quotation for your perusal<\/p>\n

Please find the attached invoice for your payment<\/p>\n

Please find the attached file in this email<\/p>\n

Please find the attached file herewith<\/p>\n

Please find the attached document for your review<\/p>\n

Please find the attached document for your records<\/p>\n

Please find the attached documents for your signature<\/p>\n

Please Find Attached vs Please Find Enclosed<\/h2>\n

Many people wonder if using the word \u201cenclosed instead of \u201cattached\u201d would denote a more formal tone. But there\u2019s nothing like that. \u201cEnclosed\u201d is used for physical mails whereas \u201cattached\u201d is appropriate for emails.<\/p>\n

Alternatives to \u201cPlease Find Attached\u201d<\/h2>\n
    \n
  • The attached diagram shows . . .<\/li>\n
  • The attached spreadsheet contains . . .<\/li>\n
  • When you review the attached proposal, you will notice . . .<\/li>\n
  • As promised, I have attached a revised . . .<\/li>\n
  • Please let me know if the attached draft . . .<\/li>\n
  • Here is . . .<\/li>\n
  • Enclosed are . . .<\/li>\n
  • Attached is . . .<\/li>\n
  • We have enclosed . . .<\/li>\n
  • I have attached . . .<\/li>\n
  • The attached proposal includes . . .<\/li>\n
  • The enclosed document shows . . .<\/li>\n
  • Please see attached\u2026<\/li>\n
  • Please review the attached diagram . . .<\/li>\n
  • The attached spreadsheet covers . . .<\/li>\n
  • Please use the enclosed envelope to . . .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    So, remember the following rules for email attachments:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    ✅ \u201cPlease, find the attached file,\u201d is more common in modern business communications. However, it\u2019s NOT the only acceptable format.<\/p>\n

    ✅ Always add context to the above format. For example, say \u201cPlease, find the attached file you requested yesterday.\u201d<\/p>\n

    ✅ When you don\u2019t want to specify any particular file, avoid using \u201cthe\u201d. You can simply write, \u201cPlease, find attached.\u201d or its abbreviated form: PFA.<\/p>\n

    ✅ \u201cAttached\u201d is the correct word for electronic communications. Enclosed is used for physical mails where envelopes are used. Don\u2019t get confused.<\/p>\n

    ✅ \u201cFind\u201d has more than one meaning. It doesn\u2019t really mean you\u2019re asking the recipient to search for something that is lost.<\/p>\n

    The rules of the English language are so complex that we often find many common errors in uncommon places. The problem is often compounded for the non-native English speakers who usually learn the language by assuming many things to be correct. Therefore, we see many people resorting to wrong usages in their everyday interactions.<\/p>\n

    Hopefully, you’ll find this guide useful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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