Noted / Acknowledged / Thank you / Noted with thanks
Different meaningsNoted confirms understanding; acknowledged confirms receipt or recognition; thank you expresses gratitude. Noted with thanks is valid but does not by itself promise that an action will be completed.
Noted
Use when
You confirm that information has been read, understood or recorded.
Example
“Noted. I will use the revised figures for the submission.”
Acknowledged
Use when
You formally confirm receipt or recognition of a message, instruction or document.
Example
“Acknowledged. We received the signed agreement this morning.”
Thank you
Use when
You express gratitude rather than merely confirming receipt.
Example
“Thank you for turning the comments around so quickly.”
Noted with thanks
Use when
You combine acknowledgement and gratitude; use it if that is all you intend to communicate.
Example
“Noted with thanks. I will send the revised paper by Friday.”
Quick check
noted with thanks used as the only response to a requested action, noted when commitment or approval is actually required
Usage note
Where the sender requested an action, add the action or commitment rather than relying on a formulaic acknowledgement.