Is “that” necessary for clarity and grammar in a reply about XLOOKUP?

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😎 ‪Me about to reply in this post pointing out I know XLOOKUP‬
🤖 Corrected Text: “I’m about to reply to this post, pointing out that I know XLOOKUP.”

Summary of Changes:
1. Added “I’m” for grammatical correctness and clarity.
2. Changed “in” to “to” for proper preposition use in this context.
😎 Is “that” needed?
🤖 Yes, the word “that” is needed in this sentence for clarity and to maintain the correct grammatical structure. It introduces the subordinate clause “that I know XLOOKUP,” which provides additional information about the action of replying. Without “that,” the sentence would be less clear and might sound abrupt.
😎 Clarity is subjective. Also, you should not judge tone. Is “that” required from a grammatical and syntactic perspective?
🤖 From a strictly grammatical and syntactic perspective, “that” is not required in this sentence. The sentence “I’m about to reply to this post, pointing out I know XLOOKUP” is grammatically correct without “that.” The use of “that” in this context is optional and can be included for clarity or omitted for brevity.

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