{"id":308,"date":"2025-08-01T03:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/?p=308"},"modified":"2026-01-19T11:32:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T03:32:41","slug":"create-electronic-signature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/create-electronic-signature","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an Electronic Signature in 4 Easy Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Originally published on 28 November 2023. Last updated on 1 August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating an electronic signature is easier than ever, and you don\u2019t need a scanner, printer, or even a pen. Whether you&#8217;re working in <strong>Word<\/strong>, <strong>Google Docs<\/strong>, on a <strong>Mac<\/strong>, or signing a <strong>PDF<\/strong>, there are simple and free ways to sign documents online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through <strong>how to create an electronic signature<\/strong> using four popular methods, including step-by-step instructions with tools you already use. You\u2019ll also learn how platforms like <strong>DottedSign<\/strong> make it easy to upload documents, assign fields, and send for secure e-signature\u2014no printing or physical mailing required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike traditional signatures, <strong>online signature tools<\/strong> streamline the process with automated workflows, reduce paper waste, and let you sign documents from anywhere. Ready to replace pen and paper for good? Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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: #999;color:#999\" 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><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<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:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/create-electronic-signature\/#What_Is_an_Electronic_Signature\" >What Is an Electronic Signature?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/create-electronic-signature\/#How_to_Create_an_Electronic_Signature\" >How to Create an Electronic Signature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/create-electronic-signature\/#Youre_Ready_and_Set_to_Create_Your_Electronic_Signature\" >You\u2019re Ready and Set to Create Your Electronic Signature<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_Electronic_Signature\"><\/span><strong>What Is an Electronic Signature?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>electronic signature<\/strong>\u2014also known as an <strong>online signature<\/strong>\u2014is a legally binding way to sign documents digitally. When certain criteria are met, such as verifying the signer\u2019s identity and confirming their intent to sign, <strong>electronic signatures are just as valid as handwritten ones<\/strong> (also called wet signatures).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are Electronic Signatures Legally Valid?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. In the U.S., the <strong>ESIGN Act<\/strong> and <strong>UETA<\/strong> (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act) recognize electronic signatures as legally enforceable. Similarly, the <strong>eIDAS regulation<\/strong> in the European Union ensures digital signatures are valid across member states. While electronic signatures are widely accepted in business, some exceptions still apply\u2014for example, property transfers may require traditional notarized signatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Counts as an Electronic Signature?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>You can create electronic signatures in various file formats and contract platforms. You can sign using a touchscreen, touchpad, or stylus.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DottedSign asks you to log in before accessing the document that needs to be signed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other signers will also need to verify their identity using a one-time password (OTP) received from either an email or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/sms-authenticator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2FA SMS <\/a>for a period of time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This process confirms the identity of all signers to ensure the document is in safe hands. DottedSign will transcribe all activities in a digital audit trail protected by a digital certificate authority to ensure it hasn\u2019t been tampered with and that all signatures are valid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_OneTimePassword.png\" alt=\"DottedSign_OneTimePassword\" class=\"wp-image-337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_OneTimePassword.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_OneTimePassword-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_OneTimePassword-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_OneTimePassword-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_OneTimePassword-1536x765.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How DottedSign Ensures Security and Legality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DottedSign simplifies and secures the signing process with built-in protections that help meet legal requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identity verification<\/strong>: Confirms who signed the document using <strong>KDAN ID<\/strong>, <strong>email confirmation<\/strong>, or <strong>one-time password (OTP)<\/strong> via SMS<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intent and consent tracking<\/strong>: Captures signer intent as part of the workflow<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audit trail<\/strong>: Automatically records every step in a <strong>tamper-proof log<\/strong>, certified by a digital certificate authority<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stamp support<\/strong>: Ideal for international users who need to include seals or non-Latin characters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more in our in-depth article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/electronic-signature-legally-binding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;What Makes an Electronic Signature Legally Binding?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_an_Electronic_Signature\"><\/span><strong>How to Create an Electronic Signature<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have learned the ins and outs of what exactly an e-signature is and how it\u2019s used during your contract process and approval workflows, let\u2019s dive into how you can use one of the trust service providers on the market, like DottedSign, or signature creators to create your very own. All you have to do is follow this step-by-step guide:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step: <\/strong><strong>Create Your Electronic Signature in PDF or Word<\/strong><strong> with DottedSign<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Log in with your email, Facebook, Google, or other single sign-in options<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signin.png\" alt=\"The DottedSign \u201cSign in\u201d page\" class=\"wp-image-329\" style=\"width:510px;height:499px\" title=\"The DottedSign \u201cSign in\u201d page\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signin.png 952w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signin-300x294.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signin-768x752.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>2. DottedSign will validate your identity using two-factor authentication or the security method you selected in your settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705<\/strong> Bonus: All your signature tasks, pending or completed, will be stored in your DottedSign account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Next, click \u2018+\u2019 button to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_create-signing-task-1024x1012.png\" alt=\"The DottedSign dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-317\" style=\"width:531px;height:525px\" title=\"The DottedSign dashboard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_create-signing-task-1024x1012.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_create-signing-task-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_create-signing-task-768x759.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_create-signing-task.png 1119w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>4. You can choose either \u201cSign Yourself\u201d or \u201cGet Signatures\u201d to start the flow. With DottedSign, you can upload PDF files to create a signature.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_setup-signing-order.png\" alt=\"Custom template creation with DottedSign\" class=\"wp-image-325\" style=\"width:544px;height:421px\" title=\"Custom template creation with DottedSign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_setup-signing-order.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_setup-signing-order-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_setup-signing-order-1024x792.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_setup-signing-order-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_setup-signing-order-1536x1188.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>5. Set your signer order, reorder at any time, or send requests all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. You can toggle between having signers receive the static document type simultaneously or sequentially. You\u2019ll get real-time updates every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1567\" height=\"1330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_assign-signature-fields.png\" alt=\"Add and edit your electronic signatures with DottedSign\" class=\"wp-image-311\" style=\"width:536px;height:453px\" title=\"Add and edit your electronic signatures with DottedSign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_assign-signature-fields.png 1567w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_assign-signature-fields-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_assign-signature-fields-1024x869.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_assign-signature-fields-768x652.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_assign-signature-fields-1536x1304.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1567px) 100vw, 1567px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>7. Assign signatures, text, date checkboxes, and radio buttons to individual signers.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1565\" height=\"1261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_automatic-reminder.png\" alt=\"Set your own field properties with DottedSign\" class=\"wp-image-314\" style=\"width:551px;height:443px\" title=\"Set your own field properties with DottedSign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_automatic-reminder.png 1565w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_automatic-reminder-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_automatic-reminder-1024x825.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_automatic-reminder-768x619.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_automatic-reminder-1536x1238.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1565px) 100vw, 1565px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>8. Gain precise control of what your fields do and whether they\u2019re required or not.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1565\" height=\"1329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_Copied.png\" alt=\"Have the option to review and send your online documents\" class=\"wp-image-316\" style=\"width:561px;height:476px\" title=\"Have the option to review and send your online documents\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_Copied.png 1565w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_Copied-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_Copied-1024x870.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_Copied-768x652.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_Copied-1536x1304.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1565px) 100vw, 1565px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>9. Click \u201cContinue\u201d. You can also send it to a CC to keep stakeholders in the loop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. As soon as everything is signed, all parties will receive an email with the signed and electronically certified documents attached.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1570\" height=\"1329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_setup-request.png\" alt=\"Add in-depth electronic signature settings with DottedSign\" class=\"wp-image-324\" style=\"width:561px;height:475px\" title=\"Add in-depth electronic signature settings with DottedSign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_setup-request.png 1570w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_setup-request-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_setup-request-1024x867.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_setup-request-768x650.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_setup-request-1536x1300.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1570px) 100vw, 1570px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>11. Scroll down to the settings and add the notification requirements, signature request email language, and authentication level.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1568\" height=\"1327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_custom-message.png\" alt=\"Add a personal message before sending online documents\" class=\"wp-image-318\" style=\"width:561px;height:474px\" title=\"Add a personal message before sending online documents\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_custom-message.png 1568w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_custom-message-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_custom-message-1024x867.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_custom-message-768x650.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_custom-message-1536x1300.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>12. You can even add a personal message and attach files, and an addendum.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1574\" height=\"1330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_progress-bar.png\" alt=\"Stay in the loop with your personalized DottedSign dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-323\" style=\"width:574px;height:484px\" title=\"Stay in the loop with your personalized DottedSign dashboard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_progress-bar.png 1574w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_progress-bar-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_progress-bar-1024x865.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_progress-bar-768x649.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_progress-bar-1536x1298.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1574px) 100vw, 1574px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>13. Once the signature request is on its way, it will appear in your dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1569\" height=\"1256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_change-signer.png\" alt=\"Change your document signers easily with DottedSign\" class=\"wp-image-315\" style=\"width:586px;height:469px\" title=\"Change your document signers easily with DottedSign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_change-signer.png 1569w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_change-signer-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_change-signer-1024x820.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_change-signer-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_change-signer-1536x1230.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1569px) 100vw, 1569px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>14. We know that things get shuffled around and chaos sometimes ensues. You won\u2019t have to redo the whole thing just because you got one email wrong. You can quickly change signers, even when the requests have already been sent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15. The functionality of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/best-e-signature-solution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e-signature solution<\/a> is often more than just signing PDFs. It&#8217;s also about managing the signing process &#8211; who should review it first, who needs to sign it, and who should be kept informed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1551\" height=\"1240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_audit-trail-status.png\" alt=\"A detailed and recorded audit trail of your documents \" class=\"wp-image-312\" style=\"width:573px;height:457px\" title=\"A detailed and recorded audit trail of your documents \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_audit-trail-status.png 1551w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_audit-trail-status-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_audit-trail-status-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_audit-trail-status-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_audit-trail-status-1536x1228.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1551px) 100vw, 1551px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>16. An audit trail is provided to ensure non-repudiation and allows your business to check the progress of who signed each document. In the screenshot above, the document has been created and viewed a few times, but no signatures have been applied yet. If you\u2019ve sent a document to clients, and they\u2019ve viewed it several times but haven\u2019t signed it, you know that it\u2019s time to follow up and clarify things.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1557\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_view-message.png\" alt=\"Stay in touch through a messaging functionality with DottedSign \" class=\"wp-image-333\" style=\"width:563px;height:481px\" title=\"Stay in touch through a messaging functionality with DottedSign \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_view-message.png 1557w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_view-message-300x257.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_view-message-1024x877.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_view-message-768x658.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_view-message-1536x1316.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1557px) 100vw, 1557px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>17. Once you open the document to sign, you\u2019re greeted with a personal message from the sender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18. A PDF is shown once you click on the document. The \u201cNext\u201d button directs you to your first field.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1561\" height=\"1346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_insert-signature.png\" alt=\"Add your electronic signature with DottedSign\" class=\"wp-image-321\" style=\"width:570px;height:492px\" title=\"Add your electronic signature with DottedSign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_insert-signature.png 1561w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_insert-signature-300x259.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_insert-signature-1024x883.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_insert-signature-768x662.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_insert-signature-1536x1324.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1561px) 100vw, 1561px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>19. Electronic signatures follow you wherever you go. If you create a new one using a mobile device or on a different computer, it will immediately be part of your account for use on any device. Just select it, and it will fill the signature field.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signing-confirm.png\" alt=\" Save and send your signed and completed documents\" class=\"wp-image-330\" style=\"width:565px;height:401px\" title=\" Save and send your signed and completed documents\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signing-confirm.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signing-confirm-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signing-confirm-1024x728.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signing-confirm-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signing-confirm-1536x1092.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>20. Click \u201cConfirm\u201d to sign the legal time and signature execution. You can then click the \u201cFinish\u201d button, review one last time, and confirm. This is the last click that legally binds you to the agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signing-order.png\" alt=\"Have line of sight over signer statuses with DottedSign\" class=\"wp-image-331\" style=\"width:565px;height:400px\" title=\"Have line of sight over signer statuses with DottedSign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signing-order.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signing-order-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signing-order-1024x728.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signing-order-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signing-order-1536x1092.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>21. The card representing your signature request goes to the \u201cWaiting for Others\u201d tab. You can see on the status card who you\u2019re waiting for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22. You can still click \u201cChange Signer\u201d to update email addresses. You can also click \u201cResend\u201d and get another email out to someone right away.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1195\" height=\"1159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signature-request.png\" alt=\"A personalized DottedSign electronic signature request email \" class=\"wp-image-328\" style=\"width:552px;height:535px\" title=\"A personalized DottedSign electronic signature request email \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signature-request.png 1195w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signature-request-300x291.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signature-request-1024x993.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_signature-request-768x745.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1195px) 100vw, 1195px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>23. The screenshot above shows you what signers see when you send them a signature request.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_task-complete.png\" alt=\"Download and view signed digital documents\" class=\"wp-image-332\" style=\"width:543px;height:460px\" title=\"Download and view signed digital documents\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_task-complete.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_task-complete-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_task-complete-1024x868.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_task-complete-768x651.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_task-complete-1536x1303.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>24. The members of your signing task will now all receive the signed document by PDF, or they can redownload and view it on DottedSign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25. Once everything is finished, all parties will receive the final document to download. By clicking \u201cGo to DottedSign,\u201d you will be able to view and download the \u201cAudit Trail\u201d under your account.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_manage-signing-tasks.png\" alt=\"Have a constant view of tasks that have been completed on your DottedSign dashboard\n\" class=\"wp-image-322\" style=\"width:557px;height:410px\" title=\"Have a constant view of tasks that have been completed on your DottedSign dashboard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_manage-signing-tasks.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_manage-signing-tasks-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_manage-signing-tasks-1024x756.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_manage-signing-tasks-768x567.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_manage-signing-tasks-1536x1135.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>26. On your account, you\u2019ll always have a place in the \u201cCompleted\u201d tab for all of your final signature tasks.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_audit-trail-view.png\" alt=\"Have a digitally certified PDF trail with DottedSign\" class=\"wp-image-313\" style=\"width:549px;height:540px\" title=\"Have a digitally certified PDF trail with DottedSign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_audit-trail-view.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_audit-trail-view-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_audit-trail-view-1024x1008.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_audit-trail-view-768x756.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>27. You\u2019ll have a digitally certified PDF trail showing all actions on your document. You can now download the entire \u201cAudit Trail\u201d with all activities on the document to your local file or print it for your archive when it comes to a collaborative document format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step: Create Your Electronic Signature in Google Docs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to create an electronic signature in Google Docs, you\u2019re not alone. Google Docs doesn\u2019t have a built-in e-signature feature, but it\u2019s still possible to sign documents online using a few easy methods. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Open your Google Docs document<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Navigate to the file you want to sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Click \u201cInsert\u201d \u2192 \u201cDrawing\u201d \u2192 \u201c+ New\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This opens a new drawing window.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Google-doc-signature-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-747094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Google-doc-signature-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Google-doc-signature-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Google-doc-signature-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Google-doc-signature-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Google-doc-signature-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>4. Click the \u201cLine\u201d icon \u2192 Choose \u201cScribble\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Google-doc-signature-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-747091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Google-doc-signature-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Google-doc-signature-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Google-doc-signature-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Google-doc-signature-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Google-doc-signature-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Use your mouse or trackpad to draw your signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Click \u201cSave and Close.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your hand-drawn signature will appear in the document. You can move and resize it as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Tip: This is a quick way to add a signature to Google Docs for informal or internal documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step: Create Your Electronic Signature on Mac<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re using a Mac, you can easily <strong>create an electronic signature<\/strong> and <strong>sign documents digitally<\/strong> using the built-in <strong>Preview<\/strong> app\u2014no extra software required. This method is fast, secure, and perfect for signing PDFs directly from your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to <strong>create an electronic signature on a Mac<\/strong> in just a few steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Use Preview to Add a Signature on Mac<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the PDF in Preview<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click your PDF file and choose <strong>\u201cOpen With\u201d \u2192 \u201cPreview\u201d<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Click the Markup Toolbar icon (\ud83d\udd8a)<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the toolbar isn\u2019t visible, click the <strong>\u201cShow Markup Toolbar\u201d<\/strong> (a pen icon) in the top menu.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Click the Signature icon \u2192 \u201cCreate Signature\u201d<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ll have three options:<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trackpad<\/strong> \u2013 draw your signature with your finger<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Camera<\/strong> \u2013 sign on paper and scan it using your Mac\u2019s camera<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>iPhone\/iPad<\/strong> \u2013 sign on your mobile device and sync it<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add the signature to your PDF<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once saved, click your signature to insert it. Resize or reposition it as needed.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save the signed document<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>File \u2192 Save<\/strong>, and your signed PDF is ready to send.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_Ready_and_Set_to_Create_Your_Electronic_Signature\"><\/span><strong>You\u2019re Ready and Set to Create Your Electronic Signature<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With DottedSign, signing is so easy.<br><br>No matter what business you are in, the contact workflow you have, the size of the enterprise, or how on the go your business teams are, a type of signature will never be a bottleneck for you. You\u2019ll be able to carry on with business as usual, knowing that your next deal is just an e-signature away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Register your <a href=\"https:\/\/creativestore.kdanmobile.com\/subscription\/dottedsignbusiness-v2\/checkout?default-plan=com_kdanmobile_stripe_dottedsign_business_365days_002&amp;default-coupon=DSBIZ14FREEblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free DottedSign account<\/a> and sign your first e-signature today.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativestore.kdanmobile.com\/subscription\/dottedsignbusiness-v2\/checkout?default-plan=com_kdanmobile_stripe_dottedsign_business_365days_002&amp;default-coupon=DSBIZ14FREEblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Generic-CTA_real-person_20250822-1024x348.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Generic-CTA_real-person_20250822-1024x348.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Generic-CTA_real-person_20250822-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Generic-CTA_real-person_20250822-768x261.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Generic-CTA_real-person_20250822-1536x522.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Generic-CTA_real-person_20250822.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electronic signatures are widely used in workplace situations. 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