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The former is correct. The latter is a horrendous construction that should never be used!






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    The correct one of the two is




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      "Please find the attached file" is correct since we are referring the file which is attached to this mail. We normally do not refer the file which is a part (attached) of this mail.






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      The former is correct. The latter is a horrendous construction that should never be used!






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              The correct one of the two is




              Please find the attached file




              Other options you might consider using:




              • Please find the file attached


              • Please find the file attached for your reference







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                The correct one of the two is




                Please find the attached file




                Other options you might consider using:




                • Please find the file attached


                • Please find the file attached for your reference







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                  The correct one of the two is




                  Please find the attached file




                  Other options you might consider using:




                  • Please find the file attached


                  • Please find the file attached for your reference







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                  The correct one of the two is




                  Please find the attached file




                  Other options you might consider using:




                  • Please find the file attached


                  • Please find the file attached for your reference








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