This article describes how to sign a document with Nexus GO Signing by using a custom Microsoft Word add-in, connected to your identity provider (IdP). Using this signing method, one person can sign the document.
Beta version
The Word add-in for Nexus GO Signing is currently in a beta version.
Prerequisites
To be able to sign documents via the Word add-in, you must run Nexus GO Signing with an external IdP. For more information, see Connect identity provider to Nexus GO Signing.
Order Word add-in
- To order the Word add-in, contact Nexus.
You will get your customized add-in as an XML file, including the details for your IdP. - To install the Word add-in, follow either of these instructions:
- For testing purposes: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/dev/add-ins/testing/test-debug-office-add-ins
- To publish the add-in to all users in the organization: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/dev/add-ins/publish/publish
Sign document via Word add-in
- Create a Word document.
- In the Word menu, click the Nexus GO Signing add-in:
Either- In Insert > My Add-ins > Nexus Signing.
OR - In Review > Nexus Signing.
- In Insert > My Add-ins > Nexus Signing.
- Click Sign document in the Nexus signing add-in.
- Authenticate using the connected IdP.
The signed PDF document is created and available for download from the Nexus GO Signing portal. - If your system supports it, the Word document is downloaded automatically.
If it does not, follow these steps to view or download the signed document:- Log in to the Signing portal.
- Go to My requests > Recent requests.
- Find the document in the list and click the link under Downloadable.
The document is displayed. - Click Download document.