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How to use eSignature in Google Docs

  • Jul 24, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: Feb 5

eSignatures have arrived in Google Docs and Google Drive! A much-requested feature that will help streamline your contract management workflows. Let's look at how to do this in Google Docs.


Step 1 Within your Google Doc go to the Tools menu and select eSignature.


The tools menu in Google Docs showing the eSignature field

Step 2 the eSignature sidebar will allow you to choose the fillable fields and manage signers. You can then click 'Request eSignature'.


eSignature toolbar in Google Docs

Step 3 Enter the email addresses of the signers, you can add a note, then 'Request signature'.


Request signature box in Google Docs
Confirmation of signature request google docs

Step 4 This will trigger an email to those who need to sign the document. It will include a link to the document.


Email example of signature request in Gmail

They can fill in the fields and 'Mark complete'.


Example of an eSignature doc in Google Drive

Learn more about Google Docs and Google Workspace esignature with our online course


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