Template creation
Convert frequently used Word documents into reusable templates with predefined fields, role assignment, and optional prefilled data to reduce repetitive setup.
Importing Word files preserves existing layouts and reduces manual rekeying, enabling faster preparation and consistent documents for eSignature workflows.
Legal Counsel uploads templates and negotiated Word agreements, places signature and initial fields, and configures signer authentication to ensure enforceability and retention consistent with corporate policy.
HR Administrator imports offer letters, tax forms, and policies in Word format, pre-fills data where possible, and routes documents for electronic signature during employee onboarding workflows.
Legal, HR, sales, and operations teams frequently import Word files to streamline agreements, onboarding, and internal approvals.
Teams prioritize consistent formatting and auditability when importing Word documents to ensure final signed records meet internal and regulatory requirements.
Convert frequently used Word documents into reusable templates with predefined fields, role assignment, and optional prefilled data to reduce repetitive setup.
Drag-and-drop signature, initial, date, and text fields onto imported Word content and set validation rules and conditional visibility for accurate data capture.
Send a single imported Word-based template to multiple recipients with individualized instances and tracking for high-volume signature campaigns.
Define signer order and conditional steps based on field values or completion status to automate complex Word-based approval flows.
Automatically record events, timestamps, and IP addresses for each imported document to support compliance and dispute resolution.
Set granular permissions on imported documents and templates to restrict viewing, editing, or downloading per user or group.
Import Word files stored in Google Drive directly into signNow, preserving layout and enabling immediate field placement and routing from the cloud.
Push Word-based contract templates from Salesforce into signNow for automated population, signature collection, and status updates returned to CRM records.
Open Word documents from Dropbox within signNow to convert and prepare them for signature while maintaining folder structure and version control.
Access Word files from OneDrive or Word Online and import them into signNow to streamline document preparation without leaving Microsoft 365.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Signer Order | Sequential |
| Authentication Required | Email and SMS |
| Document Expiration | 90 days |
| Auto-Archive | Enabled |
You can import Word documents to signNow from desktop or mobile devices; supported file types include .doc and .docx and most modern browsers or the mobile app will handle uploads.
For best results, keep Word files under recommended size limits, avoid uncommon embedded objects, and use standard fonts to reduce rendering differences during import and conversion on all platforms.
A clinic uploads Word-format consent templates to signNow for patient signatures
Resulting in faster intake and secure retention that aligns with HIPAA controls.
A school district imports enrollment forms authored in Word into signNow
Leading to expedited processing and centralized records with permissioned viewing.
| Feature | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Word import | |||
| Google Drive integration | |||
| Bulk Send for Word templates | |||
| Native Microsoft 365 integration |
Hold active transaction records for 1–3 years.
Archive executed agreements for 7–10 years when required.
Follow applicable healthcare record retention requirements.
Daily backups of signed documents and logs.
Securely delete per retention schedule.
| Plan | signNow (Featured) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level | Individual plan, affordable monthly | Personal plan | Acrobat Sign Individual | Free trial/Starter | Free and Starter tiers |
| Business tier | Business plans with templates and integrations | Standard with integrations | Small Business offering | Business plan features | Business integrations |
| Enterprise | Custom enterprise agreements and SSO | Enterprise with advanced features | Enterprise for teams | Enterprise with API | Enterprise with SSO |
| Bulk send capability | Included on select plans | Add-on or higher tier | Add-on available | Included on higher tiers | Add-on |
| API access | Available with developer keys | Available | Available | Available | Available |
Before uploading a Word file to your airSlate SignNow account, consider including field-generating text tags in it. Once you upload the document, these tags will automatically turn into fillable fields.
Alternatively, upload a Word document as it is and then add fillable fields by using the airSlate SignNow click-and-drop editor.
Open a Word document in any text editor and insert the following text tags where you want fillable fields to appear.
{{ t:t;r:y;o:"Signer 1";l:"Text"; }}
In this tag, “Signer 1” describes the signer role, and “Text” is the field label. You can set these values according to your needs.
Example: {{ t:t;r:y;o:"Client";l:"Name"; }}
{{ t:s;r:y;o:"Signer 1";w:100;h:15; }}
“Signer 1” stands for the signer role. This value can be changed. The field label is “Signature Field” by default. You can adjust the field size by changing the values “w:100” (width) and “h:15” (height).
Click Upload Documents and browse for the Word file you just edited. Once uploaded, open the document in the airSlate SignNow editor.
After opening the document in airSlate SignNow, you will see that the text tags you just added have now become fillable fields.
You can now save and close the document or send it for signing. Or you can continue adding fields by selecting items from the toolbar on the left and then clicking on the document where you need to place a field.