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How do I add a signature on Windows?

Published in Digital Signatures 1 min read

To add a digital signature in Microsoft Word on Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Open your Microsoft Word document: Launch the Word document where you want to insert the signature line.

  2. Select Signature Location: Click on the specific location within the document where you'd like the signature line to appear.

  3. Insert Signature Line:

    • Navigate to the Insert tab on the Word ribbon.
    • In the Text group, click on Signature Line. This action opens the Signature Setup pop-up box.
  4. Signature Setup:

    • In the Signature Setup box, enter the necessary information into the text fields. This usually includes:
      • Suggested Signer (Name)
      • Suggested Signer Title (e.g., Manager, Director)
      • Suggested Signer E-mail Address
    • Click OK.

After completing these steps, a signature line will be inserted into your Word document at the selected location. When the document is distributed electronically, the recipient can double-click the signature line to add their digital signature.

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