{"id":329671,"date":"2021-08-24T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-insert-a-signature-into-microsoft-word\/"},"modified":"2021-08-24T18:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T15:00:00","slug":"how-to-insert-a-signature-into-microsoft-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-insert-a-signature-into-microsoft-word\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Insert a Signature into Microsoft Word"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28a37fd89ee\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28a37fd89ee\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-insert-a-signature-into-microsoft-word\/#How_to_Add_a_Signature_Line_in_Word\" >How to Add a Signature Line in Word<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-insert-a-signature-into-microsoft-word\/#How_to_Insert_a_Digital_Signature_in_Word\" >How to Insert a Digital Signature in Word<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-insert-a-signature-into-microsoft-word\/#How_to_Add_a_Picture_Signature_in_Word\" >How to Add a Picture Signature in Word<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Insert a Signature into Microsoft Word&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-744183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/microsoft-word-logo-on-a-blue-background.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/microsoft-word-logo-on-a-blue-background.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/microsoft-word-logo-on-a-blue-background.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft Word logo on a blue background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Adding your signature to a Microsoft Word document is the ultimate way to personalize it as your own, especially for documents like letters or contracts. If you want to add a signature to a Word document, here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<p>There are several ways to add your signature to a Word document. You can add a signature line for a post-print signature, add a digital signature, or insert your own handwritten signature as a picture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Electronically Sign PDF Documents Without Printing and Scanning Them<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_a_Signature_Line_in_Word\"><\/span>How to Add a Signature Line in Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A signature line provides you, or somebody else, with a location to sign a printed document. If you\u2019re planning on printing your Word document, adding a signature line is probably the easiest way for you to add a signature.<\/p>\n<p>To add a signature line to your Word document, click Insert &gt; Signature Line. This icon is usually included in the \u201cText\u201d section of your Word ribbon menu bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-449185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Word-Insert-Signature-Line-Edit.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"174\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cSignature Setup\u201d box that <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ears, fill out your signature details. You can include the name, title, and email address of the signer. This can be you or somebody else.<\/p>\n<p>You can also provide instructions for the signer. Once you\u2019re ready, click \u201cOK\u201d to insert your signature line.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-449186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Word-Insert-Signature-Options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Confirm your signature line options in Microsoft Word, then click OK\" width=\"325\" height=\"321\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve confirmed your signature options, a signature line is inserted with a cross and a line to signify where to sign.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-449187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Word-Signature-Line.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A signature line inserted into a Microsoft Word document\" width=\"286\" height=\"132\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can now place this into an appropriate position within your Word document. The document can then be signed at this position after printing or, if you\u2019ve saved your Word document into the DOCX file format, you can insert a digital signature into your document at this point.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is a .DOCX File, and How Is It Different from a .DOC File in Microsoft Word?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Insert_a_Digital_Signature_in_Word\"><\/span>How to Insert a Digital Signature in Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To add a digital signature to your Word document, you\u2019ll need to have followed the above instructions and inserted a signature line first.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need to install a security certificate for your signature. If you don\u2019t have one, Word will ask you if you\u2019d like to acquire one from a \u201cMicrosoft Partner\u201d like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalsign.com\/en\/\">GlobalSign<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As an alternative, you can create your own digital certificate using the \u201cSelfcert\u201d tool, included in your Microsoft Office installation folder.<\/p>\n<p>Find \u201cSelfcert.exe\u201d in your Office installation folder and double-click it to open it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-449192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Office-Selfcert-Tool.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"627\" height=\"351\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Selfcert tool, type a name for your security certificate in the \u201cYour Certificate Name\u201d box and then click \u201cOK\u201d to create it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-449193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Office-Selfcert-Create.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In the selfcert tool, provide a name for your signature, then click OK\" width=\"416\" height=\"343\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you have a digital certificate installed, return to your Word document and double-click on your signature line.<\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cSign\u201d box that appears, type your name or click \u201cSelect Image\u201d to insert a picture of your handwritten signature.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cSign\u201d to insert your digital signature into the Word document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-449195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Word-Create-Digital-Signature.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"To create a digital signature, type your name, then click Sign\" width=\"454\" height=\"411\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once signed, Word will confirm that the signature has been added.<\/p>\n<p>If you edit the document after signing it, the digital signature will become invalid, and you\u2019ll need to sign it again.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-449197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Word-Inserted-Digital-Signature.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An inserted digital signature into a Microsoft Word document\" width=\"282\" height=\"153\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_a_Picture_Signature_in_Word\"><\/span>How to Add a Picture Signature in Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019d prefer to use your handwritten signature, you can take a picture or scan a copy of it and then upload it to your computer. You can then insert a picture of your signature into the Word document.<\/p>\n<p>Click Insert &gt; Pictures to insert the image into your document manually. Alternatively, double-click on your signature line and choose \u201cSelect Image\u201d to insert it on your signature line.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-449198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Word-Insert-Picture-Signature.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Select Images in your Sign dialog box to insert a picture signature in Microsoft Word\" width=\"454\" height=\"411\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cInsert Pictures\u201d menu box, click \u201cFrom a File\u201d and select your signature image file. From there, click \u201cSign\u201d to place the image onto your signature line.<\/p>\n<p>Once inserted, the image file containing your signature will be inserted above your signature line.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-449199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Word-Inserted-Picture-Signature.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An inserted picture signature in Microsoft Word\" width=\"273\" height=\"146\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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