Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1225195
MC1225195 - Drawn electronic signatures with eSignature for Microsoft 365
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.
- Message Center ID
- MC1225195
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365 apps
- Tags
- New feature, User impact, Admin impact
- Roadmap ID
- 548670
- Platforms
- Web
- Published
- 2026-01-30
- Last updated
- 2026-01-30
- Expires
- 2026-06-13
[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. [How this affects your organization] Who is affected: All users in Microsoft 365 tenants who use eSignature for Microsoft 365 to sign PDF documents. What will happen: Users will see a new option to draw their signature: Drawn signatures will be created with a stylus, touch, or mouse.Users can switch between drawn and typed signatures during signing. The feature will be enabled by default for all tenants. No admin configuration changes or policy updates will be required. [What you can do to prepare] No action is required. Organizations may choose to update internal documentation or training materials to reflect the new signing option. [Compliance considerations] No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.