Keeping people up to date in formal emails helps them to keep track of what’s happening in situations.
However, is “I will keep you in the loop” the best way to update someone?
This article has gathered some great alternatives to show you how to say “I will keep you in the loop” professionally and politely.
- I’ll keep you up to date
- I will keep you informed
- I will keep you updated
- I’ll respond to you soon
- I’ll get back to you
- Please bear with me before I respond
- You’ll find out as soon as I know more
- You should expect to hear from me with more information
- I’ll keep you in mind when I know more
Keep reading to learn a better way of saying “I will keep you in the loop.” You can also review the examples provided to help you.
1. I’ll Keep You Up to Date
“I’ll keep you up to date” is a great way to show that you will keep someone in the loop. It shows you’re happy to update them when you learn more information.
Generally, this phrase works best in formal emails to applicants. It shows that you will let them know when there have been any changes made to the status or application.
We recommend using it when you’re certain that you will have updates. You may not know precisely when those updates will come, but it’s a great way to let the recipient know to expect to hear from you.
You can also refer to this email sample:
Dear Ashley,
I’ll keep you up to date whenever something new comes along. You’ll be the first to know about it.
Yours,
Brian May
2. I Will Keep You Informed
You may use “I will keep you informed” instead of “I will keep you in the loop” in professional emails.
We recommend this variation because it sounds more respectful and formal.
Generally, this works best when emailing business clients. It shows that you value them as a client and want to keep them involved in a process.
“Informed” is a very formal choice here. That’s why it works best when talking to someone in a more professional capacity.
Here’s a good email sample to show you how it works:
Dear Mr. Barham,
I will keep you informed as soon as I get updates about the situation.
Thank you for your time,
Damian Stacey
3. I Will Keep You Updated
Feel free to use the simpler “I will keep you updated” in formal emails as well. It lets the recipient know to expect your emails in the future.
“Keep you updated” doesn’t specify when you’ll reply to someone.
However, you can use it to let someone know you expect to learn more soon. Once you do learn more information, you can email them again to update them.
This phrase works best when emailing colleagues. It shows that you’re on the same level and don’t want to use a tone that sounds too bossy or formal.
Perhaps this example will also help you with it:
Dear Carla,
I will keep you updated as soon as they meet with me. However, I will not be able to say much until then.
Yours,
Craig Kingsley
4. I’ll Respond to You Soon
You may be interested in using “I’ll respond to you soon” instead of “I will keep you in the loop.”
It’s a great phrase in a more non-committal sense that shows you will get back to someone but don’t know when.
We recommend using it while emailing customers. It shows that you plan to reply to them, but you may need to go through some things first before giving them a reply that’s suitable.
It works well in most formal settings. We highly recommend it if you’re looking to sustain a professional tone with the recipient.
Check out this sample email as well:
Dear Russell,
I’ll respond to you soon. Thank you so much for bearing with me while I figure out the next steps.
Kind regards,
Mathew Brigadier
5. I’ll Get Back to You
If you want a slightly more conversational synonym, try “I’ll get back to you.”
It allows you to sound friendly when addressing the recipient without worrying about an overly formal tone.
With that said, you can still use it in formal emails.
You may want to include it when emailing clients. It shows that you’re friendly and want to create a solid working relationship and foundation with them.
Generally, we recommend this phrase when encouraging someone to reply to you positively. It shows you care about them and will get back to them, you just don’t know when.
Don’t forget to review the following example:
Dear Ms. Lillard,
I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Although, I’m not sure when that is going to be.
Yours,
Sean Slavison
6. Please Bear With Me Before I Respond
It’s worth using “please bear with me before I respond” if you need to sort a few things out before replying to someone.
We certainly recommend it when emailing employees. It’s a great way to seek their respect and show that you’ll respond to a question they’ve got.
You should say “please bear with me” when you need to do some research before answering a question. It shows that you haven’t got the answer, and they should leave it with you while you do the relevant research to find out more.
Here’s a great email example to help you with it:
Dear Kyle,
Please bear with me before I respond to your answer. I need to ask around to learn more.
All the best,
William Shatner
7. You’ll Find Out as Soon as I Know More
It’s good to keep someone in mind when emailing information around. So, a phrase like “you’ll find out as soon as I know more” shows that you’re thinking of the recipient at all times.
We recommend using it to show clients that you care about them. It’s a great way to let them know you might have more information to share but don’t know when.
The implication is that as soon as someone tells you more, you will pass the information on. Until then, you won’t have much else to include in the email.
We also recommend reviewing the following example:
Dear Mrs. Apricot,
You’ll find out as soon as I know more. Until then, I hope you don’t mind waiting a little while longer.
Yours,
Holly Copley
8. You Should Expect to Hear From Me With More Information
If you’re confident that you’ll know more soon, try using a phrase like “you should expect to hear from me with more information.”
Of course, it only works when you’re certain you’ll have more to say later. It encourages the recipient to wait for your reply.
Using “expect to hear from me” is what makes this phrase confident. You should only use it when emailing customers who might be keen to learn something about your company.
Check out this example to see how it works:
Hi Michelle,
You should expect to hear from me with more information soon. I don’t want to keep you waiting.
Thank you so much,
Sandra Lourenco
9. I’ll Keep You in Mind When I Know More
Perhaps you’re emailing an applicant, but they were unsuccessful at this time. That’s okay, but you need to find a way to let them know while showing that you’ll think of them in the future.
Something like “I’ll keep you in mind when I know more” is a great phrase.
It shows that you may be able to provide more opportunities in the future. You can use it to keep the recipient hopeful.
It’s respectful and polite, showing that you’re happy to keep the recipient in mind for a later time. We highly recommend using it if you like their application and think there will be a better fit for them in the future.
We also recommend reviewing the following example:
Dear Mr. Merry,
I’ll keep you in mind when I know more. Then, I’ll have some answers and updates to give you.
All the best,
Joseph Carling