Try Seamless eSignatures: How to Use an Electronic Signature in Word

Quick-start guide on how to use an electronic signature in Word

The airSlate SignNow eSignature solution is ready to substitute your handwritten autograph and improve almost any paper-driven, manual procedures. Signing documents electronically helps save time, cuts expenses, and gives you the flexibility to approve deals and official forms from anywhere and anytime, on any device. Read on to learn about tips on how to begin enhancing your approval workflows and sign and send documents for signature electronically.

Complete the following steps below to learn how to use an electronic signature in Word:

1. Open your web browser and go to signnow.com.
2. Sign up for a free trial run or log in with your electronic mail or Google/Facebook credentials.
3. Click on User Avatar -> My Account at the top-right area of the webpage.
4. Customize your User Profile with your personal information and altering configurations.
5. Make and manage your Default Signature(s).
6. Go back to the dashboard webpage.
7. Hover over the Upload and Create button and select the needed option.
8. Click on the Prepare and Send key next to the document's name.
9. Input the name and email address of all signers in the pop-up window that opens.
10. Use the Start adding fields menu to proceed to modify file and self sign them.
11. Click SAVE AND INVITE when you're done.
12. Continue to configure your eSignature workflow using extra features.

It can't get any simpler to learn how to use an electronic signature in Word than it is with airSlate SignNow. Register your profile, modify and sign templates, ask for signatures, and track every activity taken to your documents.

How to Use an Electronic Signature in Word

Electronic signatures offer a convenient and efficient way to sign documents without the need for printing, scanning, or mailing. Here are some advantages of using an electronic signature over traditional signatures:

1. Time-saving: With an electronic signature, you can sign documents instantly, eliminating the need to print, sign, and scan them back into your computer.

2. Cost-effective: Electronic signatures reduce the costs associated with printing, paper, and ink, as well as postage fees for mailing documents.

3. Security: Electronic signatures are often more secure than traditional signatures, as they can be encrypted and authenticated to prevent tampering or fraud.

4. Convenience: You can sign documents from anywhere, at any time, using any device with an internet connection. This flexibility is especially useful for remote work situations or when traveling.

Now that you understand the benefits of using an electronic signature, let's delve into how you can easily add your signature to a Word document using airSlate SignNow's eSignature pages.