i informed vs I HAD INFOMED

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I informed' is used in the simple past tense to indicate that you told someone about something in the past. 'I had informed' is used in the past perfect tense to indicate that you had already told someone about something before a specific point in the past.

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i informed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I informed' in the simple past tense to indicate that you told someone about something in the past.

Examples:

I informed my boss about the new project yesterday.
She informed me about the change in plans.

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I informed Microsoft that this was not the case.
I informed the IOA of your pregnancy.
I informed Tarel Birkin that I was aborting the mission.
As would seem logical, I informed you about the Commission's legal opinion in my reply.
I informed the White House that the rescue operation is back on track.
I informed the district office in Richmond of Petty Officer Craig's death.
I informed the authorities, and we waited for you.
Which is why I informed the reporter earlier that you're a deeply disturbed man...
Furthermore, I informed the services that I was withdrawing my signature.
Having examined the specific issues raised, I informed Omya that whilst certain deficiencies had been identified, these were subsequently corrected by the Commission services.
A few hours ago, I informed my father that this was my intended solution for the pirate issue on New Providence Island.
I informed the Führer that the audience has taken their seats.
On 29 May last year, I informed the European Parliament of the necessity to review our trade defence instruments.
By letter dated 17 November 2006 I informed Zeon that in view of the proper exercise of right to be heard its request could only be partially accepted.
I informed about what's happening to preserve the reputation of a glorious and big family
I informed the House at that time that when allegations are made, they are thoroughly and promptly investigated by the relevant services and appropriate action is taken.
You should know that I informed him of your plan to send his men to your country.
I informed the Bureau of this but I note that it has not been changed in the Minutes and I would like this to be rectified.
So I think we can reasonably expect to move on after the end of March, as I informed you, with the latest activity of the Presidency.
Last night I informed him that Parliament understood perfectly well that the crisis created in Palestine obliged him to return to his country to take control of the situation.

Alternatives:

I told
I let know
I gave notice
I passed on the information
I shared the news

I HAD INFOMED

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I had informed' in the past perfect tense to indicate that you had already told someone about something before a specific point in the past.