Insert a digital signature line

1. On the Insert tab, select   ​​​​​​​Signature Line.

2. Add a signer's name, title, email address, and instructions in Signature Setup. and select OK.

3. Double-click the signature to sign, view document info, add details, or change certificates, and select Sign. 

Tip: For more about how digital signatures work, see Add or remove a digital signature in Office files.

Adding digital signature lines isn't currently possible in Word for the web. You can, however, add signature lines in the Word desktop app.

• To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.

  

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To add a digital signature, you may need an add-in. There are many add-ins that provide a digital signature service in Word, including DocuSign, Adobe, and others.

1. On the Home tab, select   Add-ins.

2. Search for e-signature, select Add for the service you want, and follow the prompts.

3. Use the method prescribed by the add-in provider to insert the digital signature into your document.