PKI Tutorials - Herong's Tutorial Examples - Version 2.10, by Dr. Herong Yang
View Digital Signatures in Word Documents
This section provides a tutorial example on how to view digital signatures in MS Word documents. Clicking the digital signature icon in the status bar turns on and off the Signatures panel when editing Word documents.
Once John added his digital signature, the document becomes final. Modification is not allowed any more.
If John clicks "File > Info > View Signatures", the "Signatures" panel shows up on MS Word window. John's signature is listed in the panel as a valid signature.
Right-mouse click on the signature, two action options shows up: "Signature Details" and "Remove Signature":
The "Signature Details" option allows John to see more details about the signature.
The "Remove Signature" option allows John to remove his signature.
Last update: 2018.
Table of Contents
Introduction of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)
Introduction of HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
Using HTTPS with Google Chrome
Using HTTPS with Mozilla Firefox
HTTPS with IE (Internet Explorer)
Perl Scripts Communicating with HTTPS Servers
PHP Scripts Communicating with HTTPS Servers
Java Programs Communicating with HTTPS Servers
Windows Certificate Stores and Console
.NET Programs Communicating with HTTPS Servers
CAcert.org - Root CA Offering Free Certificates
PKI CA Administration - Issuing Certificates
Comodo Free Personal Certificate
►Digital Signature - Microsoft Word
Protecting Word Document with Digital Signatures
Digital ID Needed to Sign Word Documents
Adding Digital Signature in Word Documents
►View Digital Signatures in Word Documents
Add Visible Digital Signatures in Word Documents
Obtaining a Trial Digital ID from DocuSign
Digital Signature - OpenOffice.org 3