The Signature field allows respondents to provide a handwritten signature directly within your form. It is perfect for approvals, agreements, or consent forms without needing paper.

Adding the Signature Field

• Open your form in the Formester editor.
• Click Add Elements.
• Scroll to Others and select Signature.
• The signature field will appear on your form.

Configuring the Signature Field

• Click on the Signature field to open the Properties panel.
• Label: Change the field name to something descriptive, like “Sign Here” or “Client Signature.”
• Required Toggle: Make the field mandatory to ensure every respondent signs the form.
• Placeholder: You can display helper text like “Use your mouse, touchpad, or finger to sign.”

Capturing and Using Signatures

• Respondents can sign using:
• Mouse on desktop
• Touchscreen or stylus on tablets and mobile devices
• The signature is saved as an image in the form submission.
• You can download the signature along with other form responses.

Use Cases

• Consent Forms: Collect parental or client consent quickly.
• Contracts: Get signatures on agreements without printing.
• HR Documents: Employee acknowledgment of policies or manuals.
• Event Waivers: Capture signatures for liability waivers or approvals.

Publish and Test

• Click Publish once you finish configuring the signature field.
• Preview your form and test the signature input on different devices to ensure usability.
• Check that submitted signatures appear correctly in your response data.

Updated on: 15/09/2025