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Electronic or digital signatures are used to verify your identity within Microsoft Word documents. They are helpful in reducing risks inherent to electronic transactions. The electronic signature feature is built-in to the 2010 version of Microsoft Word. In order to insert an electronic signature, create a signature line. Sign the signature line in order to attach your signature to your digital ID.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Create A Signature Line

1. 1

   Move the mouse to the area of the document where you want to place the signature line and click once to place the cursor.

2. 2

   Click the "Insert" tab and click "Signature Line" from the "Text" group. Click "Microsoft Office Signature Line."

3. 3

   Follow the onscreen instructions provided by the "Signature Setup" dialog box to specify the details of your signature line. Click "OK" when finished.

Attach Your Signature to a Digital ID

4. 1

   Right-click the signature line that was created in the previous section.

5. 2

   Select "Sign" from the drop-down menu.

6. 3

   Type in the name that correlates with your digital ID next to the "X." Click "Sign."

7. 4

   Click "Select Image" if you wish to use a signature image file instead of printing your ID. Browse for the location of your image and click it once. Click "Select" to use it to sign your document. Click "Sign."