Digitally Sign WORD Files in C# .NET, Xamarin & Mono

Add Digital Signatures to WORD in C#

Conholdate.Total for .NET supports signing WORD documents with digital signatures using a few lines of C# .NET code.

Instantiate Signature with input (WORD) document
Instantiate DigitalSignOptions object with certificate details & password
Call Sign method of Signature class and pass DigitalSignOptions to it

Download Digital Signature API

Signing digital documents requires GroupDocs.Signature namespace. You can download the respective files or fetch the whole package directly from NuGet.

Sign your digtial documents with Barcode, Text, Image, Metadata, QR Code, Form Field and stamp signatures on operating systems such as Windows, Linux or macOS while using platforms such as Windows Azure, Mono and Xamarin.

Add Image Signatures to WORD in C# .NET

Programmatically add digital image signatures to WORD documents in C# .NET applications. Create custom images, company logos, names, stamps or icons with advanced affects using the electronic signature API.

Instantiate Signature with input (WORD) document
Instantiate ImageSignOptions object as required and specify image signature options
Call Sign method of Signature class and pass ImageSignOptions to it

WORD Document Information Extraction

The documents information extraction API not only allows getting the basic information about the source document file (WORD) but it also supports extracting some valuable document information such as file type, file size, pages count, page height and width etc.

Add custom digital signatures to document formats on different operating systems such as Windows, Linux or macOS while using platforms such as Windows Azure, Mono and Xamarin.

Add Barcode Signatures to WORD in C# .NET

Digitally sign WORD documents with barcode or QR-code signatures in any type of .NET application. Add 60+ popular barcode types (machine-readable form) as electronic signatures to a wide range of digital documents and image formats.

Instantiate Signature with input (WORD) document
Instantiate BarcodeSignOptions object as per requirementand specify barcode signature type
Specify barcode signature type and set Text property value
Call Sign method of Signature class and pass BarcodeSignOptions to it

Load & Sign Remotely Located Documents

The document eSign API enables you to render remotely located documents from various cloud document storage sources such as stream, local disk, URL, FTP, Amazon S3, and Azure Blob storage. The document preview feature enables you to get the image representation of the document pages that can be useful to preview and adjust the position of digital signature inside the document.

Get the document preview of whole document or some specific page numbers in PNG, JPG or BMP image formats.

What is WORD file format?

A word-processing file format is a specific type of computer file format designed to store textual and visual information used in word processing and desktop publishing tasks. It encompasses text, images, tables, and various formatting elements essential for document creation. Popular word-processing file formats are extensively utilized in both personal and professional settings.

The Microsoft Word .docx file format is widely recognized and preferred due to its comprehensive features and structured document storage. Developed by Microsoft, this proprietary format ensures efficient handling of documents, making it a top choice for individuals and organizations alike.

In contrast, the OpenDocument Format (ODF) is an open standard managed by the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS). This format promotes interoperability across platforms and applications, making it ideal for those seeking document compatibility and collaboration capabilities.

While .docx and ODF are the primary word-processing file formats, several alternatives exist. Rich Text Format (RTF), HTML, and other formats offer unique features and functionalities. The selection of a specific format depends on individual requirements and preferences.

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Digitally Sign WORD in C# .NET