Sign a Word Document Online with our Electronic Signature
Want to sign a Word document online without printing or manually converting it? With Yousign, you can add a legally valid electronic signature to a Word file in just a few clicks — directly from your browser.

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How to sign a Word document with Yousign
What types of Word documents can you sign?
Send a Word document for signing
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Upload your Word document
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Add your signers
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Define signature fields
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Send the document
Each signer receives a secure link allowing them to review and sign the document online.
Is signing a Word document electronically legal?
Yes. An electronic signature on a Word document is legally recognised as long as it complies with the eIDAS regulation, which governs electronic signatures across the European Union.
Frequently asked questions
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To sign a Word document with Yousign, simply upload your file (.doc or .docx), add a signature field and send it to the signers.
Each signer receives a secure email link and can sign online from any device. Once completed, the document is time-stamped, digitally sealed and supported by an audit trail.
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Yes. With an electronic signature solution like Yousign, there’s no need to install Microsoft Word or any additional software.
The document is simply uploaded and signed directly from your web browser, making the process fast and accessible from any device.
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Yes. Yousign signatures comply with the eIDAS regulation, ensuring:
- signer identification
- document integrity after signing
- time-stamped transactions
- a secure audit trail
These guarantees provide strong legal validity for most business use cases.
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Yes. A Word document can be signed by multiple parties, either simultaneously or in a defined order.
With Yousign, you can add multiple signers, set a signing order and track progress in real time — ideal for contracts involving several stakeholders.
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While Word allows you to insert a signature image or line, electronic signature platforms typically convert the document to PDF during the signing process.
This ensures the document is locked after signing, preserving its integrity and preventing any changes.
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In Microsoft Word, you can insert a signature image or signature line, but this does not guarantee the signer’s identity or document integrity.
An electronic signature with Yousign provides additional safeguards:
- verified signer identity
- time-stamped signature
- document sealing
- full audit trail
These elements ensure both security and traceability.
Sign your Word documents online with Yousign
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