check before: 2024-01-31
Product:
SharePoint, SharePoint Premium, Syntex
Platform:
Android, Germany, iOS, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
Details:
Summary:
SharePoint eSignature, enabling users to request eSignatures on documents via SharePoint Online, will soon be available in Australia Pacific. It's already available in the US, UK, Canada, and rolling out in Europe. Rollout began in late November 2024 and will complete by January 2025. Users need to configure this feature if they have SharePoint Premium before the rollout.
Details:
Microsoft SharePoint eSignature allows users to easily request eSignatures on a PDF document via Microsoft SharePoint Online. Signers can easily add their electronic signature. Signed documents are then saved securely back to SharePoint.
As communicated in MC800502, SharePoint eSignature electronic signature service, SharePoint eSignature is currently available in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, and is rolling out to all of Europe. As well as rolling out to Europe, SharePoint eSignature will be rolling out to Australia Pacific.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 168828.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We began rolling out late November 2024 and expect to complete by January 2025.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-12-07
updated:
2024-12-10
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summary for non-techies**
SharePoint eSignature allows users to request and add electronic signatures directly on documents stored in SharePoint Online, eliminating the need for third-party services and streamlining the document signing process within a secure environment.
Direct effects for Operations**
Configuration Requirement
Users must configure the SharePoint eSignature feature before the rollout, or they will be unable to use it, leading to delays in document processing.
- roles: SharePoint Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/syntex/esignature-setup, https://adoption-dev.azurewebsites.net/sharepoint-premium/esignature/
User Experience Disruption
If the feature is rolled out without proper user training, users may face confusion and inefficiencies when trying to utilize the new eSignature functionality, impacting productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/syntex/esignature-overview" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/syntex/esignature-overview, https://adoption-dev.azurewebsites.net/sharepoint-premium/esignature/
Integration Issues
Existing third-party eSignature solutions may conflict with the new SharePoint eSignature feature, leading to potential data loss or workflow interruptions.
- roles: SharePoint Administrators, Compliance Officers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=168828, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/syntex/esignature-overview" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/syntex/esignature-overview
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-12-10 | MC Messages | Microsoft SharePoint eSignature allows users to easily request eSignatures on a PDF document via Microsoft SharePoint Online. Signers can easily add their electronic signature. Signed documents are then saved securely back to SharePoint.
As communicated in MC800502, SharePoint eSignature electronic signature service, SharePoint eSignature is currently available in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, and is rolling out to all of Europe. As well as rolling out to Europe, SharePoint eSignature will be rolling out to Australia Pacific. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 168828. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We began rolling out late November 2024 and expect to complete by January 2024. | Microsoft SharePoint eSignature allows users to easily request eSignatures on a PDF document via Microsoft SharePoint Online. Signers can easily add their electronic signature. Signed documents are then saved securely back to SharePoint.
As communicated in MC800502, SharePoint eSignature electronic signature service, SharePoint eSignature is currently available in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, and is rolling out to all of Europe. As well as rolling out to Europe, SharePoint eSignature will be rolling out to Australia Pacific. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 168828. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We began rolling out late November 2024 and expect to complete by January 2025. |
| 2024-12-10 | MC Last Updated | 12/07/2024 00:49:33 | 2024-12-09T18:51:14Z |
| 2024-12-10 | MC Summary | SharePoint eSignature, a service for requesting eSignatures on documents, is expanding to Australia Pacific. Previously available in the US, UK, Canada, and Europe, it will be included in SharePoint Online. Rollout began in November 2024 and will end by January 2024. Preparation involves enabling the feature in SharePoint Premium. | SharePoint eSignature, enabling users to request eSignatures on documents via SharePoint Online, will soon be available in Australia Pacific. It's already available in the US, UK, Canada, and rolling out in Europe. Rollout began in late November 2024 and will complete by January 2025. Users need to configure this feature if they have SharePoint Premium before the rollout. |
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