how to sign a word document electronically
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Signed documents have the Signatures button at the bottom of the document. 1  Click the File tab. 2  Click Info. 3  Click Protect Document, Protect Workbook or Protect Presentation.  Click Add a Digital 1  Signature. Read the Word, Excel, or PowerPoint message, and then click  OK.