Digital Signature

[bohi59]

I am trying to add a digital signature in a workbook. I can add the block for the signature but when you double click to add your signature it's asking for a digital signature from a Microsoft partner which then leads to another website where you have to pay for a signature. My thought process was similar to adding a signature block to a pdf where you create it once and then on it asks for a password to access your signature. Are the 2 processes not similar and compatable?

[HansV]

How did you insert the signature block?

[bohi59]

I tried it 2 ways. 1st - Insert\Test\Signature line 2nd - File\Info\Protect Workbook\Add Digital Signature

[HansV]

Unless the digital signature is for your own use only, you do indeed need to get an official certificate issued by a third party. See Obtain a digital certificate and create a digital signature.
You can create a certificate yourself using Selfcert.exe, an application that comes with Office, but it will not be recognized by others.
It's possible to get a digital signature for free, for example from Docusign.

[bohi59]

Thank you. I will explore both options. Thanks for your assistance
Bob