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"I have updated" vs "I updated"

Both of these phrases are correct; the phrase "I updated" is in the past tense, while "I have updated" is in the present perfect.

Last Updated: April 03, 2019

I have updated

This is correct

Use this phrase when talking about something that you have made current.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I have updated our records; you shouldn't receive another call from us.
  • I have updated all of his information; he is now included in our local directory.
  • I have updated John on the situation.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I updated
  • I have brought it up to date
  • I have informed
  • I have explained

I updated

This is correct

This is a phrase that includes the first-person singular past tense of the verb "update."

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I updated your file; please let me know if any issues remain.
  • I updated his contact information, so it should be correct.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I have updated

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