In this regards (regard)

The correct idiom is 'in this regard' (singular). Use the singular because 'this' points to a single aspect; adding -s turns the noun into a nonstandard form.

Below: a quick answer, short grammar notes, plenty of wrong/right examples for work, school, and casual writing, practical rewrites, a memory trick, and a checklist to fix occurrences across a document.

Quick answer

'In this regard' is correct. Do not add an -s.

Wrong: In this regards, I wanted to mention the deadline.
Right: In this regard, I wanted to mention the deadline.
If you mean multiple points, use 'in these respects' or name the points explicitly.

Is 'In this regards' correct?

No. Standard English uses 'in this regard.' 'In this regards' reads as a typo or a nonstandard variant and is best avoided in professional and academic writing.

Informal speech sometimes slips into 'in regards to' or 'in this regards,' but writing should follow the established form.

Most readers will see the incorrect form as an error.
Use 'in this regard' for a single aspect; use plural alternatives when you mean several aspects.

Which form to use (spacing and hyphenation notes)

Stick to the dictionary form: 'in this regard.' There is no hyphen and no extra spacing. Variants such as 'in regards' or 'in this regards' are not standard.

If you mean several things, choose an explicitly plural phrase: 'in these respects,' 'on these points,' or simply 'regarding.'

Avoid: in this regards / in regards to
Prefer: in this regard / with regard to / regarding / in these respects

Why writers make this mistake

The error often comes from how the phrase sounds in speech. When writers rely on sound rather than written patterns, they may add an -s that doesn't belong.

Sound-based guessing
Fast typing and lack of rereading
Confusion with plural constructions (e.g., 'regards' as a noun meaning 'greetings')

How it looks in real writing

Seeing correct usage in context helps you spot the wrong form quickly. Below are short, natural examples for work, school, and casual settings.

Work: In this regard, we should reduce the feature set to meet the deadline.
School: In this regard, the chapter provides a useful counterexample to the hypothesis.
Casual: In this regard, I'm happy to help you move on Saturday.

Wrong vs right examples you can copy

Pairs make the correction immediate. Use these as quick replacements in drafts and emails.

Wrong:
Work: The migration looks in this regards by Friday.
Right:
Work: The migration looks in this regard by Friday.
Wrong:
Work: In this regards, we can skip the final step.
Right: In this regard, we can skip the final step.
Wrong:
School: The final draft seems in this regards with one more revision.
Right: The final draft seems in this regard with one more revision.
Wrong:
School: In this regards, the experiment fails to replicate.
Right: In this regard, the experiment fails to replicate.
Wrong:
Casual: Dinner at six is in this regards for me.
Right: Dinner at six is in this regard for me.
Wrong:
Casual: That plan is in this regards.
Right: That plan is in this regard.
Wrong:
Original: The proposal is In this regards if costs rise.
Right: The proposal is in this regard if costs rise.
Wrong:
Original: Is that In this regards this afternoon?
Right: Is that in this regard this afternoon?
Wrong:
Original: We noted several issues in this regards.
Right: We noted several issues in this regard / We noted several issues in these respects.

How to fix your own sentence

Replace the phrase, then read the whole sentence to make sure tone and flow still fit. Sometimes a short rewrite sounds better than a literal swap.

Step 1: Identify whether you mean one point or several.
Step 2: Replace with 'in this regard' or a plural alternative.
Step 3: Reread and adjust surrounding words for natural phrasing.

Rewrite:
Original: This plan is in this regards if everyone stays late.
Rewrite: This plan is in this regard if everyone stays late.
Rewrite:
Original: The assignment feels in this regards now.
Rewrite: The assignment feels in this regard now.
Rewrite:
Original: Is that in this regards this afternoon?
Rewrite: Is that in this regard this afternoon?

A simple memory trick

Link the phrase to a single idea: picture one "regard" or point. If you can imagine multiple points, switch to a plural phrase.

Visualize: one point = 'in this regard.'
If you mean several aspects, picture multiple points and use 'in these respects' or name them.
Search your drafts for the mistaken form and fix all instances in one pass.

Similar mistakes to watch for

Once you slip on spacing or number, related errors often follow. Scan nearby sentences for similar issues.

Other split words (e.g., 'every day' vs 'everyday')
Hyphen confusion (e.g., 'well known' vs 'well-known')
Verb-form confusion (e.g., 'affect' vs 'effect')
Word-class confusion (e.g., 'regards' as a noun meaning greetings vs its use in phrases)

FAQ

Is 'in this regards' correct?

No. Use 'in this regard' for a single aspect. If you mean several aspects, use 'in these respects' or a clear plural phrase.

Can I say 'in regards to'?

'In regards to' is common in speech but less formal in writing. Prefer 'with regard to,' 'regarding,' or 'with respect to' in formal contexts.

When should I use 'in these respects'?

Use 'in these respects' when several distinct aspects are under discussion. For a single point, use 'in this regard.'

Should I put a comma after 'In this regard'?

A comma is optional. Use it when the phrase introduces an independent clause: 'In this regard, we recommend...'. If it sits mid-sentence, no comma is needed.

How do I correct this across a long document?

Search for variants like 'in this regards' and 'in regards to.' For each occurrence, decide whether the sentence refers to one aspect or several, then replace with the appropriate standard phrase.

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