A recent thread discussed electronic signatures. One way or the other, I've figured out how to create and then insert an electronic signature into a Word 2010 document. In case it saves anyone the same effort in the future, here are the steps.
Note. An electronic signature is different from a digital signature, which requires obtaining a certificate of authentication. For an electronic signature, you create an image file with your signature and then insert it into a document. No certification involved. Creating an image file of the signature. 1. Write the signature on a piece of paper, and then scan the paper. Note. Getting the signature in just the right place in the picture takes some trial-and-error. To get it right, I relied on sighted assistance. 2. save the resulting picture as a graphic file in any of the common formats, such as JPG, GIF, or PNG. Note. From here on, sighted assistance is not required, so if you save the graphic file for future use, you'll never need it again when you add an electronic signature to a document, except perhaps for verification. Inserting a picture file with a signature into a Word 2010 document. 1. Locate the point in the document where you want the signature inserted. Note. The document I just signed had a signature line that JAWS didn't detect. There were four blank lines above my printed name, so I selected the midway point. Then I determined how far the lines above and below were tabbed in, and then tabbed to the same point on this blank line. 2. Press alt-n for insert, then p for picture. 3. As prompted, type in the filename and, if needed, the path. Press enter. 4. JAWS verbalizes the size of the insertion. 5. Using alt-delete, double-check that the graphic with the signature is positioned where you want it. To be completely sure, ask someone with vision to look at the page. Be sure to save the graphic file with the signature for future use. Diana posted that you may want to store the graphic as an AutoText in your Word template, so it can be inserted in any document. In my case, I saved the graphic file in a location where I'll remember for future retrieval. I hope this explanation is both clear and useful. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/20141109/b8da282f/attachment.html> _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list [email protected] http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
