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eSign documents and collect signatures

Easily fill, edit, and sign your PDF documents in a single application, on any device.
Type, draw, or use a signature converter to create an eSignature from a picture of your handwritten autograph.
Create fillable PDFs and send them for signature to one or multiple recipients.
Set signer roles and customize a signing order.

Get visibility into the signing process

Receive instant alerts once signatures are in place.
Specify CC’d recipients and set actions upon document completion.
Monitor changes in your documents with audit trails.

Speed up your approval workflows

Send documents for signature faster by sharing them via short links.
Simplify data and signature collection by posting fillable PDF forms online.
Collect payments along with signed documents.

Showcase your branding when requesting signatures

Display your logo on signature invites, user notifications, and in the eSignature editor.
Customize an email message for your eSignature invites.
Redirect signers to your website once they complete your document.

Maintain industry-leading security and compliance

Authenticate signers via a password.
Make your document workflows compliant with industry-specific regulations, including HIPAA.
Secure the authenticity of a document with a unique ID.
Set an expiration date for your document.

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How to Add a Signature to PDF (and Send it Out for Signature)

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Add your virtual signature in just a few simple steps – without a scanner or printer.

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Resize your signature and adjust its placement on a document.
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Save a signed, printable document on your device in the format you need or share it via email, a link, or SMS. You can also instantly export the document to the cloud.
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Generate and save your electronic signature using the method you find most convenient.
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Resize your signature and adjust its placement on a document.
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Save a signed, printable document on your device in the format you need or share it via email, a link, or SMS. You can also instantly export the document to the cloud.

The benefits of electronic signatures

Bid farewell to pens, printers, and paper forms.
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Efficiency

Enjoy quick document signing and sending and reclaim hours spent on paperwork.
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Accessibility

Sign documents from anywhere in the world. Speed up business transactions and close deals even while on the go.
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Cost savings

Eliminate the need for paper, printing, scanning, and postage to significantly cut your operational costs.
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Security

Protect your transactions with advanced encryption and audit trails. Electronic signatures ensure a higher level of security than traditional signatures.
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Legality

Electronic signatures are legally recognized in most countries around the world, providing the same legal standing as a handwritten signature.
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Sustainability

By eliminating the need for paper, electronic signatures contribute to environmental sustainability.

Enjoy straightforward eSignature workflows without compromising data security

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Regulates the use and holding of personal data belonging to EU residents.
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Guarantees the security of your data & the privacy of your clients.
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PCI DSS certification

Safeguards credit/debit card data for every monetary transaction a customer makes.
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HIPAA compliance

Protects the private health information of your patients.
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CCPA compliance

Enhances the protection of personal data and the privacy of California residents.

Protected Compulsory Field Format Feature

Introducing the Protected Compulsory Field Format feature, designed to enhance data integrity and compliance within your applications. This tool ensures that critical data fields are both protected and required, allowing you to streamline data collection without sacrificing security.

Key Features

Ensures mandatory fields are filled before submission
Protects sensitive data from unauthorized changes
Customizable field formats for various data types
Real-time validation to reduce errors
User-friendly interface for seamless integration

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Ideal for forms requiring personal information, such as applications and registrations
Enhances data collection accuracy for surveys and feedback forms
Streamlines compliance with regulations across industries
Improves user experience by minimizing form errors
Saves time on data cleaning and verification processes

By implementing the Protected Compulsory Field Format feature, you can tackle common data entry challenges. It minimizes the risk of incomplete submissions and unauthorized alterations. Ultimately, this feature not only protects your data but also builds trust with your users, ensuring that their information remains accurate and secure.

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0:28 15:29 Suggested clip Creating a Word 2016 document that automatically fills with form YouTubeStart of suggested client of suggested clip Creating a Word 2016 document that automatically fills with form
A fill-in field will create a “blank” in a document template that can be filled in by a user. The difference between a fill-in field and a form field is that a fill-in field will prompt the user for input when the user starts a new document with the template.
Open the PDF form. Right-click on the form field > click on Properties > click General. Select Required.
Step 1: Load the PDF File. Open your pre-existing PDF form in PDF element, or you can choose to open an existing form template. Step 2: Recognize Form Fields Automatically. Step 3: Fill and Save the Form.
Open a new document in Word. Click on the Word menu and select Preferences. Click the Ribbon button on the bottom row on the right-hand side. In the Customize section, scroll through the list and insert a check mark next to Developer. Click the OK button.
Step 1: Show Developer tab. Step 2: Open a Word document. Step 3: Add Content to the form. Step 4: Set or Change Properties to Content Control. Step 5: Add Instructional text to the form. Step 6: You can add protection to the form by using the Restrict Editing Command.

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