A revision-submission email accompanies an updated version and helps the recipient see what changed and what action is still needed. It differs from requesting a revision because the sender is delivering the revised work.
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Quick answer
A clear version is: “Attached is the revised proposal. I updated the pricing table and implementation dates discussed yesterday. Please review the new version and let me know whether it is approved for client delivery.”
Key details
Core Issuea revision-submission email should identify the revised item, summarize material changes, and state whether further review or approval is requested
Phrase Rolesending an updated version after requested or agreed revisions
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Important caveats
Scope Boundary
Use Submit Documents — Email Wording when the message is mainly sending required documents rather than an updated version responding to revisions.
Further guidance
Changes
Summarize the material revisions instead of forcing the recipient to rediscover every change.
Item
Identify the revised version clearly, including version number or date when useful.
Next Step
State whether the recipient should review, approve, acknowledge, or simply retain the revision.
Practical Application
When submitting a revision, identify the revised item, summarize the material changes or response requested, attach or link the correct version, and state the next decision you need from the recipient.
Reader Check
Can the recipient immediately tell what changed, which file is authoritative, and whether you need approval, review, or simply acknowledgment?
Worked Example
“Attached is the revised proposal. I updated the pricing table and implementation dates discussed yesterday. Please review this version and let me know whether it is approved for client delivery.”
Sources and evidence
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