How to sign a Word document
Many contracts are drafted in Word, but to sign and keep them you want a stable format. The simplest, safest way to sign a Word document is to convert it to PDF and sign that PDF.
Why move to PDF
PDF locks the content: the document doesn't change formatting or get edited by accident, and it's the standard for signed documents. From Word you can save or export as PDF in a couple of clicks.
How to sign it
Once it's a PDF, upload it and enter the email of whoever must sign. They sign from the browser and confirm with a code. You receive the signed document with its audit trail.
Ready to send
This avoids formatting issues and gives you a signed, stable, backed document, ready to file or share.
Frequently asked questions
How do I sign a Word document?
Export it to PDF first — in Word, "Save as" or "Export" and choose PDF — then upload it to the signature tool. The PDF preserves the exact layout and keeps the document from reflowing on whoever opens it.
Why convert to PDF before signing?
Because a Word file reflows depending on the version, installed fonts and device, so what your client signs could look different from what you sent. PDF locks the content, which is exactly what the signature should seal.
Can the document still be edited after signing?
It shouldn't be. Any later change alters the file's SHA-256 fingerprint, which shows up on verification. If you need to change something, fix the original and send it for signature again.
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