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I just checked the document vs I've just checked the document

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I just checked the document' is in simple past tense, while 'I've just checked the document' is in present perfect tense. The choice between the two phrases depends on the context and the emphasis you'd like to convey.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in simple past tense.

"I just checked the document"

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that you performed the action of checking the document in the recent past.

Examples:

  • I just checked the document, and everything seems to be in order.
  • May 13, 2015 ... but I just checked the document where I have the blank tables stored for when I need to add new ones, and all the borders are gone from those ...
  • Jul 10, 2017 ... I just checked the document and the "nonprinting" box is not checked so I don't think the blue rectangle is set to nonprinting. I also ...
  • Jan 9, 2023 ... I just checked the document I wrote the script in and choices included, it totals 7.6k words. I think that means currently your game would ...
  • Jan 16, 2019 ... I just checked the document structure option in Acrobat, and it was actually already selected. I also checked the Tag order in Acrobat, and ...
  • May 11, 2014 ... I remembered using the site a while back when I was at college, so I just checked the document I wrote, and I accessed it in 2012. Seemed ...
  • Feb 20, 2018 ... I just checked the document and go into the folder that is supposed to have the sincedb_path file. But nothing is there...I did not specify ...
  • I just checked the document you mentioned, it looks like those commands are the ways to check the real time information, but I still couldn't figure out the ...
  • Feb 15, 2023 ... I just checked the document, and in our list of general guidelines there is a bullet point of "Do not walk on pallets." Quote ...
  • Mar 25, 2021 ... I just checked the document (quickly I admit) and can't see an X switch mounted in this fashion. 1 Like. gdon_2003 (Guy Donham) March 27 ...
  • Jun 24, 2023 ... Tom, I just checked the document from Entegra listing the changes to the 2017 Aspires, a copy of which is attached. It indicates they ...

Alternatives:

  • I recently checked the document
  • I only checked the document

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in present perfect tense.

"I've just checked the document"

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize the recent completion of the action of checking the document.

Examples:

  • I've just checked the document, so we can proceed with the meeting.
  • Mar 17, 2013 ... Oh and I've just checked the document info window as you suggest and the image that is four times smaller than expected in illustrator is ...
  • Jun 14, 2023 ... Sorry yes 244, 2.3 td. He seemed to think there was nothing in there when he connected up his machine. I've just checked the document more ...
  • Sep 9, 2013 ... Dear Amanda (Greater Manchester Police),. Thank you for your reply, I've just checked the document you attached and although it looks like you ...
  • Feb 11, 2024 ... I've just checked the document I received from the author and this is the village description: "A village that can either be left empty or ...
  • Aug 29, 2023 ... I've just checked the document, and I didn't find the --path option. It seems it's not a valid option for the push command. system (system) ...

Alternatives:

  • I have recently checked the document
  • I've only checked the document

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