However, it should be borne in mind that the painting in this case should not differ from the one you indicated during registration, which can be difficult. Using the advantages of the touch screen, put an electronic signature, as usual, with a stroke of the pen, only in this case the stylus will replace it. There is another option for tablet owners. By clicking on it, you will sign the document.
Both will start the verification process of the specified signature, as we mentioned at the beginning of the article, and if the result is positive, a confirmation button will appear in the Word window. Now you can either type in your name to insert a printed version of the EDS, or indicate in the selection dialog an autographed picture on your hard disk. This click will highlight the line and give you an autograph input field. To insert your EDS into the signature area, open the document, click on it with the left mouse button. Now let's approach this issue from the side of the signer. If there should be several such areas, then you will need to repeat this procedure the required number of times, each time, if necessary, filling in the required fields. This is how Microsoft extends the capabilities of its word processor for batch processing of files.Īll in the same window, you can add a date, it will be displayed in the signature line. The moment he will insert an autograph into the document, Word will give him the opportunity to write his own next to your comment. If you need the signer to leave you an answer to them, in the same dialog box, check the box with the appropriate permission. This is very handy when you don't want to mess up the formatting in your document by typing additional text into it, or make another file or note with explanations. The moment he clicks on the signature line, a pop-up window will display your comments. Also, if you have any comments or instructions for the person signing, they should be entered in the "Instructions" field in the same dialog. This person must verify the text file, title, and email address.
At the same time, the settings dialog will appear on the screen, in which it will be possible, if necessary, to specify the name of the person. In the place where the cursor was placed, the region will be inserted. By clicking on it, you will open a drop-down menu in which you should select "Microsoft Office Signature Line". There you need the "Text" group, it will contain the "Signature Line" button. To insert a special area for inserting an EDS, open the document in Word, place the cursor in the desired place and go to the "Insert" tab in the Ribbon of Settings. The principle of mutual security has made this technology in demand.īefore you insert the EDS into Word, make sure that it meets all the stated requirements. Only if the result is positive, it is allowed to verify the text file with its help.Such verification serves as proof of the validity of the autograph not only for the author of the document, but also for the person to whom it is intended. Office applications that support this technology, such as Word and Excel, check the inserted signature for all these signs. Then there are no obstacles to using this tool. You can certify the contents of a document with your EDS if it is not expired and its certificate or owner has not been compromised. This is important in a corporate (and not only) environment. And "non-repudiation." The point of the latter is that the author of the document could not deny his involvement in it. Also, the received file is "sealed" because it is impossible to make changes to the text without re-signing. Its use guarantees the unique identification of the person who used it. The verification mechanism is implemented through encryption technologies with a private key, which adds points of security and crypto resistance. In addition to the ratification of contracts, EDS is also used as a tool for verifying the authenticity of letters in e-mail, macros, etc. And although not all ordinary users know and use it, Microsoft has built support for this technology into its applications for working with documents. Gradually, the technology of EDS, electronic digital signatures, has become in demand and even necessary in some areas. For a long time, there was no solution to this problem.