17/08/2026
You've probably seen "FYI" in emails.
But have you come across "For your action"?
They're not quite the same.
"For your information" means:
I'm sharing this with you so that you're aware of it.
You don't necessarily need to do anything.
"For your action" means:
I'm sending this to you because something is expected from you.
You may need to review something, provide information, approve something, complete a task or take the next step.
For example:
"Please find the revised policy attached, for your information."
You are being kept informed.
"Please find the revised policy attached, for your action."
You are expected to do something with it.
There's an important difference here.
Information tells you. Action involves you.
You'll often see these phrases in corporate emails, particularly in organisations where communication is quite formal.
Have you come across "For your action" before?