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Better ways to say “It is important to note that”

Five words before the actual point.

i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler

If it's important, say it. If you need to flag importance, a single word ("Note:", "Crucially,") does it faster. Passive-voice hedging like this is almost always worth cutting.

ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo

Before

It is important to note that the build is read-only.

After

Note: the build is read-only.

iii · The alternatives5 ways out

01

Note: neutral

inline callout — documentation, reports

Note: the API is rate-limited.
02

Crucially, neutral

one-word emphasis

Crucially, the flag defaults to off.
03

Importantly, neutral

academic / reporting tone

Importantly, the data is self-reported.
04

Remember: informal

coaching, instructional prose

Remember: no merges after Friday.
05

(Just state it) any

the actual fix

The build is read-only.

iv · Brew tipKeep this one

Importance is shown by what you say, not by promising it's important.