check before: 2026-03-15
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
Links:
Details:
Summary:
eSignature for Microsoft 365 will add a drawn signature option for signing PDFs, allowing use of stylus, touch, or mouse. Rolling out worldwide from mid-March to mid-May 2026, enabled by default with no admin changes needed. Users can switch between drawn and typed signatures.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're adding a new option that allows users to draw their electronic signature when signing PDFs in eSignature for Microsoft 365. This provides a more natural signing experience and expands the existing typed signature option.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 548670.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-March 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-May 2026.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-01-31
updated:
2026-01-31
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden introduction of a new signature option without prior training or documentation updates, potentially leading to errors in document signing.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=548670#Roadmap
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of a new feature without preparation may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with the drawn signature functionality, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=548670#Roadmap
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