A kinder way to say “here is the information you requested”
Why it can fall flat
“here is the information you requested”
Your reader may skim past it as a system message, since it never says what the information is or what to do with it. Usually you just want to hand it over and make it easy to use.
Say this instead
- 01
Attached is the pricing breakdown you asked for. The summary is on page one, and the monthly figures start on page three.
Client · Email
Naming the file and pointing to the pages they will want first saves the client from hunting through the attachment.
- 02
The Q3 sales figures are in this sheet: [link]. I've highlighted the regional totals in yellow in case you only need those.
Boss · Chat
A busy manager gets the content named and the regional totals highlighted, so the key part is quick to find.
- 03
Found it. The onboarding checklist is here: [link]. Shout if it's not the version you were after.
Coworker · Chat
The relaxed tone suits a peer, and the invitation to shout makes a mix-up easy to fix.
- 04
Your invoice copy is attached, with the delivery details underneath. If anything looks off, reply to this email and we can go through it together.
Customer · Email
It confirms what was sent and tells the customer where to go if something looks wrong.
- 05
I've put the training schedule in the team folder: [link]. Please read the week two section before Thursday's session.
Someone you manage · Chat
Since you manage this person, sharing the link and giving one clear next step keeps things simple.
- 06
I've attached my updated CV and a link to my portfolio: [link]. I'm happy to send anything else you need for the next stage.
Recruiter / HR · Email
Listing exactly what you are sending keeps a recruiter informed, and the offer of more stays helpful and professional.
- 07
Hi, here's the tracking link you asked about: [link]. It shows the latest delivery status for your order.
Customer · SMS
A short text only needs the link and one line saying what it shows.
- 08
Following up on your question this morning: the meeting notes and action list are attached. The decisions are summarized at the top.
Coworker · Email
Tying it back to this morning's question reminds them of the request and tells them where to look.
Examples
Hi Ellie, Thanks for your message. I've attached the project timeline you asked for. The key milestones are on the first page, and the task owners are listed on the second. If a date doesn't match what you were expecting, just reply and tell me which one. Best wishes, Arvind
Here's the supplier contact list you asked about: [link]. I've put the ones we use most at the top.
What to avoid
- Opening with “Please find attached” or “as per your request” can make the message feel like a template.
- A file or link sent with no hint of what is inside or where to look first leaves the reader to work it out.
- Tacking on “as you requested” can sound like you are pointing out that they had to ask.
- Extra files or background nobody asked for can bury the one thing they actually need.