# Signing a Document

This section describes how to sign a document.
You can also open a document which is already signed, and then sign it. You can sign a document using more than one signature modules. Note that you must save the document each time you sign it.
In document view, split document view, or page sorter and document view (document view side) in the Viewer, switch to show annotations and display the location where you want to affix a signature, then perform the following procedure.
Procedure
1.
Select [Write Signature and Save As] from the [File] menu of Viewer.
The [Signature Module Options] dialog box appears. If you have selected [Use the specified module] in [Signature] under [DocuWorks Viewer Options] in the [Preferences] dialog box, this dialog box does not appear.
2.
Select [Digital Certificate].
The [Signature Settings] dialog box appears.
However, if [Write signature as per contents of setup] is selected in the [Preferences] dialog box, the [Signature Settings] dialog box does not appear.
3.
Click [Select Certificate] and select the certificate you want to use.
The destination to which the certification issued to for the selected certificate appears in the [Issued To] column. In order to select a certificate, it must be registered with [Personal] in the Windows Certificate Manager.
4.
Set [Certificate Attributes] as needed and click [OK].
The shape of the cursor changes.
5.
Click the location where you want to affix a signature.
The signature is affixed, and the [Save As] dialog box appears. This dialog box does not appear if you have selected [Do not confirm] for [Save confirmation upon signature] in [Signature] under [DocuWorks Viewer Options] in the [Preferences] dialog box.
6.
Specify the location to save the file and a new file name, then click [OK].
The signed document or binder is created.