If you need to add a signature to a Word document, this is the easiest way to do it. I’ll show you how to sign on paper, take a quick photo with your phone, and insert it into Word. From there ...

If the Signature Line option is greyed out in Excel or Word on your desktop, remove editing restrictions or add a signature line manually.

You no longer want to sign your Word documents by hand, but want to insert an electronic signature into the document quickly and easily. This is how it works.

Select “ Add Signature,” then sign with your finger. Tap “ Done” and move the signature where it needs to go. When you're finished, tap the “ Share” icon to send the signed document.

Make sure your readers know your document is confidential, a draft, or can’t be copied with an image background. Here’s how to add a watermark in Word.