To add a digital signature in Microsoft Word on Windows, follow these steps:
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Open your Microsoft Word document: Launch the Word document where you want to insert the signature line.
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Select Signature Location: Click on the specific location within the document where you'd like the signature line to appear.
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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.
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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.
- In the Signature Setup box, enter the necessary information into the text fields. This usually includes:
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.