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# How do electronic signatures work in Documents?

### Introduction

The feature **Read & Sign** (Read & Sign) allows you to request a simple electronic signature on PDF documents in the Documents application. It complies with the ANSSI eIDAS n°910/2014 simple electronic signature level.

### Enable signature tracking

1. Access a document **PDF** in the Documents application
2. Enable signature tracking on the document

Only PDF documents can be signed.

### Track signatures

Once tracking is enabled:

* View the **list of signatories** and their status (signed / pending)
* See the **number of signatures** obtained relative to the total expected
* Each signature is time-stamped to ensure traceability

### Signatures page

The page **Signatures** of the Documents application groups the documents requiring action:

* Documents awaiting signature
* Overall tracking of signatures in progress

### What the assistant can do

The assistant cannot manage signatures directly. It can explain how it works and guide you to the Documents application.