within 7 days / within the next 7 days

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Please reply to this letter within 7 days / within the next 7 days

Which phrase in bold should I use?

Thanks.
 
There's no difference.

If the deadline is crucial, stipulate the exact date:

'Please reply by 15th April.'

Rover
 
Both are absolutely fine but I would use the first just because it's shorter
 
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