A signature field in Zoho Sign is a field placed on the document where a specific signatory must place their signature. Each signature field is assigned to a particular signatory, so the document knows who is responsible for signing that specific location. When the signatory opens the document, all their assigned signature fields are highlighted for completion.
Place signature fields at the end of the document and at each location where the signatory’s signature is legally required (e.g., each page of a multi-page agreement if page-by-page initials or signatures are needed). Ensure there is adequate space on the document for the signature — too small a field produces illegible signatures.
Signature fields can be set as required (the signatory cannot complete signing without placing a signature here) or optional (they may skip it). Most legally binding documents require all signature fields to be mandatory. Optional fields are appropriate for initials on non-critical pages or acknowledgement checkboxes.
Zoho Sign offers several field types in the signing field category: a drawn signature field (freehand drawing), a typed signature field (name rendered in a signature font), an initials field, a date signed field (auto-populated with the signing date), a text input field, a checkbox, and a dropdown. Each field is assigned to a specific signer.
Yes. Each field added to a Zoho Sign document can be marked as required or optional. Required fields must be completed before the signer can click the final Sign button. Optional fields can be left blank. Making a date field or initial field required alongside the main signature ensures complete compliance without blocking the signer on truly optional fields like a middle name initial.
Zoho Sign offers several field types in the signing field category: a drawn signature field (freehand drawing), a typed signature field (name rendered in a signature font), an initials field, a date signed field (auto-populated with the signing date), a text input field, a checkbox, and a dropdown. Each field is assigned to a specific signer.
Yes. Each field added to a Zoho Sign document can be marked as required or optional. Required fields must be completed before the signer can click the final Sign button. Optional fields can be left blank. Making a date field or initial field required alongside the main signature ensures complete compliance without blocking the signer on truly optional fields like a middle name initial.
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