Alternatives to “by the way” include “incidentally,” “on another note,” “as an aside,” and “speaking of which.” They differ in how strongly they signal a new or related topic.
Choose the Transition by Context
- Incidentally
- As an aside
- On another note
- While I remember
- Speaking of which
- That reminds me
- Before I forget
- One more thing
- On a related note
- As a side note
- Just so you know
- While we’re on the subject
Incidentally
“Incidentally” works when you are introducing an extra point or changing direction.
Example: Incidentally, the meeting has moved to Room 4.
As an aside
Use “As an aside” when you are introducing an extra point or changing direction.
Example: As an aside, the meeting has moved to Room 4.
On another note
“On another note” is a natural transition when you are introducing an extra point or changing direction.
Example: On another note, the meeting has moved to Room 4.
While I remember
This expression fits when you are introducing an extra point or changing direction.
Example: While I remember, the meeting has moved to Room 4.
Speaking of which
“Speaking of which” works when you are introducing an extra point or changing direction.
Example: Speaking of which, the meeting has moved to Room 4.
That reminds me
Use “That reminds me” when you are introducing an extra point or changing direction.
Example: That reminds me, the meeting has moved to Room 4.
Before I forget
“Before I forget” is a natural transition when you are introducing an extra point or changing direction.
Example: Before I forget, the meeting has moved to Room 4.
One more thing
This expression fits when you are introducing an extra point or changing direction.
Example: One more thing, the meeting has moved to Room 4.
On a related note
“On a related note” works when you are introducing an extra point or changing direction.
Example: On a related note, the meeting has moved to Room 4.
As a side note
Use “As a side note” when you are introducing an extra point or changing direction.
Example: As a side note, the meeting has moved to Room 4.
Just so you know
“Just so you know” is a natural transition when you are introducing an extra point or changing direction.
Example: Just so you know, the meeting has moved to Room 4.
While we’re on the subject
This expression fits when you are introducing an extra point or changing direction.
Example: While we’re on the subject, the meeting has moved to Room 4.