If you’re looking for professional or polite alternatives to say “there is no attachment in your email,” here are several variations that can be used in both formal and informal communication.

Polite and Professional Alternatives
- It appears the attachment may have been omitted.
- I did not see an attachment included with your email.
- Kindly check, as the attachment doesn’t seem to be there.
- It looks like the attachment didn’t come through.
- The email arrived without the expected attachment.
- I believe the attachment might be missing.
- There doesn’t seem to be an attachment in your message.
- I’m unable to locate the attachment you referenced.
- Could you please resend the email with the attachment?
- The attachment appears to be missing from your email.
Casual or Friendly Alternatives
- Hey, I think the attachment didn’t come through.
- Looks like you might’ve forgotten the attachment.
- No file came with your email.
- I didn’t get the attachment you mentioned.
- Seems like the attachment didn’t make it through.
Examples in Context
| Original | Alternative |
|---|---|
| There is no attachment in your email. | It looks like the attachment didn’t come through. |
| You forgot the attachment. | The email arrived without the expected attachment. |
| No attachment was included. | Could you please resend the email with the attachment? |
Tips for Requesting Missing Attachments
- Be polite and avoid blaming the sender.
- Include a reminder of what the attachment was supposed to be.
- Offer a friendly tone to maintain a positive relationship.
FAQ
What is a polite way to say there is no attachment in your email?
A polite way is: “It appears the attachment may have been omitted.”
How do I request an attachment that wasn’t sent?
You can say: “Could you please resend the email with the attachment? It seems it didn’t come through.”
Is it rude to say ‘you forgot the attachment’?
It can come off as blunt. A softer phrasing like “It looks like the attachment didn’t come through” is more courteous.

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