Glossary
Signature field
Definition · Signature field
Signature field — A place on a document where a specific signer applies their signature.
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Initials (definition)
A field where a signer adds their initials, often to acknowledge a specific page or clause.
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ArcSign. (2026). “Signature field: definition.” https://usearcsign.com/glossary/signature-field (last reviewed 2026-09-30).