copy attached

USAGE SUMMARY

"copy attached" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you have an attachment that you are referring to in the body of the text. For example: Please find the report on my findings attached. Copy attached.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Academia

Science

Formal & Business

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

7 human-written examples

Essays must be handwritten, with a typed copy attached for easy reading by the judges.

The New York Times

First, a friendly reminder that, as noted in your signed non-disclosure agreement (copy attached), in online correspondence we refer to our subject only as "megastar" (lowercase is fine) or "Batman" (must be capitalized).

The New Yorker

Katherine Buckingham, head of disputes and discipline, wrote to him on 2 August saying: "The national party has received complaints that you have used Labour party membership data to deliver promotional leaflets on behalf of a third party (copy attached) to the houses of party members in Wallasey, which may constitute an unauthorised use of the data of Labour party members.

The Guardian

The Mayor and City Council of the City of Hialeah, Florida, hereby adopt Florida Statute, Chapter 828 -- "Cruelty to Animals" (copy attached hereto and made a part hereof), in its entirety (relating to animal control or cruelty to animals), except as to penalty.

Cornell University

Table 5 Failure handling approach Type of user Replication approach Failure handling Non Volunteer Not required Not required Volunteer Submits before it switches off Populate fromprevious timestamp Persistent Replicate always Copy nearest replica (record level) Super Mirror always Copy attached mirror (database dump).

Journal of Cloud Computing: Advances, Systems and Applications

The participants were given instructions on how to access the online survey in Qualtrics [ 15] and told they could also use the electronic copy attached to their email if they felt more comfortable and return it to the CNRNP.

BMC Nursing

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

53 human-written examples

We require scanned copies attached to your online application.

Cornell University

The form requires the date, address, unit number, name, name of LLC or trust and driver's license or California ID number of the requester, with copies attached.

Los Angeles Times

When the editorial team demanded an explanation from one prison governor who had banned the paper, they were told that prisoners had been rolling up copies, attaching clothes hangers and using them to "fish" for mobile phones and drugs from outside the prison walls.

The Guardian

The letter was viewed on-line at: "http://copssaylegalize.blogspot.com/2010/09/california-law-enforcers-endorse-prop.html" and a copy is attached.

Huffington Post

The city attached copies of newspaper articles about the conflict, highlighting disparaging comments that it said "suggest Mr. Morgenthau considers the mayor as egomaniacal".

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "copy attached", ensure the attachment is actually included to avoid confusion or delays. Consider rephrasing to be more explicit, such as "please find the document attached".

Common error

Double-check that you have attached the intended file when using "copy attached". It's a common oversight that can undermine your message's effectiveness.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "copy attached" serves as an indicator that a document or file is included with the primary communication. Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage in contexts where an attachment is expected.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

26%

Academia

26%

Wiki

15%

Less common in

Science

16%

Formal & Business

17%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "copy attached" is a grammatically sound and reasonably common phrase used to signal the presence of an accompanying file or document. Ludwig AI validates its appropriateness across various formal and informal settings. While alternatives like "please see the attached document" offer more politeness or clarity, "copy attached" provides a direct and efficient way to indicate the inclusion of an attachment. Remember to always double-check that you have actually attached the file to avoid miscommunication.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

attachment included

Direct and clear, commonly used in emails.

find the document attached

Slightly more formal and emphasizes the action of finding.

please see the attached document

More explicit and polite.

the attached file is provided

Emphasizes that the attached file is available for reference.

document enclosed

Formal; emphasizes physical inclusion rather than digital.

the attached document is for your review

Highlights the purpose of the attachment.

file included

More generic term, suitable when referring to digital attachments.

a copy is appended

More formal and less common; emphasizes addition to the main content.

document is affixed

Emphasizes physically attaching something.

enclosed herewith

Extremely formal and somewhat archaic.

FAQs

How to use "copy attached" in a sentence?

You can use "copy attached" to indicate that a document or file is included with the message, as in, "Please find a "copy attached" for your review".

What can I say instead of "copy attached"?

You can use alternatives like "please see the attached document", "attachment included", or "find the document attached".

Is it more appropriate to say "copy attached" or "document attached"?

Both phrases are acceptable, but "document attached" is generally more specific and preferred if you are attaching a formal document. "Copy attached" is suitable for any kind of file copy.

How can I make my phrase more polite when indicating a file is attached?

You can add "please" before the verb to sound more polite. For example, "please find attached" or "please see attached" are both common and polite ways to introduce an attachment.