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Monday, March 27, 2006

Digital signatures in WordPerfect

As yet, I haven't had the need to attach a digital signature to a document. However, should the need ever arise, beginning with WordPerfect 10, it is possible.

From WPX3 help files, to select a validation method for a digital signature:

1. Click File > Signature > Sign document.
2. Choose a digital signature from the Sign document using list box.
3. Click View.
4. In the Certificate dialog box, click the Validation tab.
5. In the Validation method area, enable any of the following check boxes:

• Check the certificate authority (using the Internet) - connects to the Internet
• Check parent certificates - checks the parent or root certificates

Before you can do any of this, though, it is necessary to have a digital certificate from a third party vendor installed on your computer.

For more information on digitally signing documents, see the following:

• Wikipedia: Digital signature
• American Bar Association: Digital Signature Guidelines Tutorial
• Juan A. Avellan: Links on Law, Cryptography and Electronic Communications (Specifically, see the section with links to Trusted Third Parties and Certification Authorities)

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