It refers to an electronic signature that is backed by a digital certificate - the highest level of identity assurance.įor decades, when you wanted to show agreement, give consent, or indicate your approval, you needed to print the form or document and sign it with a pen.
“Digital signature,” however, actually has a special meaning. You might also see it called e-sign, or even digital signature.
To sign a Word document - or any electronic document, for that matter - while it's still in digital form, you need to use an e-signature.
Learn how to sign Word documents using your electronic signature to save time and money.
