Add, remove & change signatures in Word files
A digital signature is an encrypted electronic stamp that assures that information in the digital document is from the signer. It also ensures that the information has not been altered during the transition. Before creating a digital signature, you need to have a signing certificate. When you send a digitally signed document, you also send your certificate and a public key. This acts as an assurance that the document was not altered during the transition. The certificate is usually valid for a year, though it depends on the issuing authority. To learn more about getting a digital ID, you could check the document here. This is a guide for working with digital signatures on Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. For Outlook, you could check this guide on adding a digital email signature in Outlook.
Create a signature line in Word
Signing with the digital signature in Word
The mark for a digital signature is added at the bottom.
Remove the digital signature in Word
Simply right-click on the signature line and click on Remove Signature.
Add invisible digital signatures in Word
Invisible signatures protect the authenticity of a document. However, it makes the document read only unless the signer makes the necessary changes. Read: How to Electronically Sign a Document in Windows
Remove invisible digital signatures in Word
Hope this helps! TIP: These posts will show you how to add a digital signature in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
