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Noted / Acknowledged / Thank you / Noted with thanks

Different meanings

Noted 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.

Source checked 2026-08-13 (opens in a new tab)