Attach a Digital Signature

A Digital Signature is similar to signing your paper forms in ink. Please note: the evidentiary laws on Digital Signatures vary. Microsoft cannot warrant the legality in every instance. That said, the purpose of the Digital Signature is to validate the integrity of your file.

 

Try it: Add a Digital Signature

Go to File ->Info ->Protect.

Select Add a Digital Signature.

Type a Password.

 

The validation begins by identifying yourself with a Digital ID, which you can set up through Microsoft, or through another firm online.  

 

When you Digitally Sign a document, you will be prompted to fill in a purpose for signing the document.