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How to sign a Word document

Word documents aren't natively signable - you convert to PDF first, then sign. Here's the three-minute path.

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1. Convert .docx to PDF

In Word, choose File → Save as PDF. Pages and Google Docs both offer a similar export. Document eSign accepts PDFs up to 25 MB on Free, 50 MB on Business, 200 MB on Enterprise.

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2. Place signature fields

Upload the PDF to Document eSign. Drag signature, initial, date, and text fields exactly where you want them. Assign each field to a recipient.

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3. Sign or send

Self-sign in seconds, or send to one or more recipients. Recipients sign without an account; you can require OTP or PIN authentication on paid plans.

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4. Archive the signed PDF

The completed file is sealed with SHA-256, PAdES-B, and on paid plans a TSA timestamp. The audit certificate is stapled to the end. Download or auto-mirror to your cloud storage.

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