70 ways to end an email when 'best' is too boring
I have an embarrassing confession: The vast majority of the time, I sign off my emails with "Thanks!" It doesn't matter if I have anything to show appreciation for or not — it tends to be my default signature.
When I'm not busy expressing my gratitude for absolutely nothin'? I go with a standard "best" at the end of my messages. Isn't my creativity just astounding?
It's not that I don't want to cap off my email with something great. It's just that I often find myself drawing a blank. Are there even any other options aside from those two widely-accepted favorites?
Yes, there are. And, as a matter of fact, there's a lot of them. Fortunately for you (and for me!) I pulled a huge selection into this list right here. Of course, not all of them will be suitable for every sort of situation or office. But, with so many options, you're bound to find one that fits the bill.
So, go ahead and bookmark this page and come back to it when you feel like straying from your standard email sign-off and trying something a little different.
If you need something formal
1. All My Best
2. Best
3. Best Regards
4. Best Wishes
5. Congratulations
6. Cordially
7. Faithfully
8. Goodbye
9. Looking Forward
10. Regards
11. Respectfully
12. Sending You the Best
13. Sincerely
14. Sincerely Yours
15. Speak With You Soon
16. Take Care
17. Warm Regards
18. Warm Wishes
19. Warmly
20. Wishing You a Wonderful Day
21. Yours
22. Yours Truly
If you want something friendly
23. Cheers
24. Enjoy Your [Day of the Week]
25. Good Luck
26. Happy [Day of the Week]
27. Have a Good One
28. Have a Great Day
29. Here's to a Great [Day of the Week]
30. Hope This Helps
31. Hope You're Making it Through [Day of the Week]
32. Make it a Great Day
33. Pleasure Catching Up With You
34. See You Tomorrow
35. Sending Good Vibes
36. Talk Soon
37. Until Next Time
38. You're the Best
39. Your Friend
If you need to show appreciation
40. All My Thanks
41. I Can't Thank You Enough
42. I Owe You
43. Many Thanks
44. Much Appreciated
45. Thank You
46. Thank You for Everything
47. Thank You in Advance
48. Thanks a Million
49. Thanks for Reading
50. Thanks for Your Consideration
51. Thanks for Your Help
52. Thanks So Much
53. With Appreciation
54. With Gratitude
55. You're a Lifesaver
If you're feeling funny (or cheesy)
56. Anonymously
57. Bye, Felicia
58. Congrats on Reading This Whole Email
59. Don't Stop Believin
60. I Need Coffee
61. Keep On Keepin' On
62. Later Alligator
63. Live Long and Prosper
64. Looking Forward (to Friday)
65. One Step Closer to Friday
66. Peace Out
67. So Long, Farewell
68. Tag, You're It
69. The End
70. Toodles
Again, not all of these will be appropriate for every single email you send. Just like in spoken communication, the words you use with your boss or an important client will be much different than the ones you'd use with a close friend or co-worker.
So, make sure to think through the message and the circumstances before adding your signature — particularly if you're thinking of using a snarkier one. Feeling stuck? This handy guide can help you determine whether or not you can drop the formalities.
With that in mind, kiss your tried and true sign-off goodbye and use one of these to switch things up every now and then!
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