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How can I add a hint to text fields?

While sending a signature request, you can add hints to suggest to signers what to input into specific text fields. Simply follow the steps below.

  1. Follow the steps of the article How can I send a signature request?
  2. When you reach the Add Fields section, you will need to perform these actions:
  • Look for Fields on the left-hand editor.
  • Select Text and drop it by clicking anywhere on your document.

<span class="info">You can also add other fields, such as Signature, Initials, Date, and Checkbox, and even modify their format and style.</span>

<span class="important">Fields are always assigned to someone, so ensure to double-check the recipient of the fields in your document on the right-hand editor, and make adjustments if necessary.</span>

  1. Once these are done, an editor should appear on the right-hand side of the screen. Go to such editor and do the following:
  • Under Prefill Text, add information for the recipient, which they will be able to modify if necessary (optional).
  • Under Field Hint, type what the recipient should type in the text field.
  • Choose the Font, Color, and Size of your preference for the text field (optional).
  1. Click on Next.
  2. Follow the rest of the steps shown here to send your signature request.
  1. Follow the steps of the article How can I send a signature request?
  2. In the Add Fields section, click on the Text icon shown at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap the new-found text field to display a toolbar, and click on the Text icon (T).

<span class="info">You can also add other fields, such as Signature, Initials, Date, and Checkbox, and even modify their format and style.</span>

<span class="important">Fields are always assigned to someone, so ensure to double-check the name of the recipient shown on the toolbar over the fields in your document, and make adjustments if necessary.</span> 

  1.  In the Settings box, do the following:
  • Add information for the recipient under Prefill Text (optional).
  • Enter your suggestion under Field Hint.
  • Choose the Font and Color of your preference for the text field (optional).
  • Click on Done.
  1. Click on Next.
  2. Follow the rest of the steps shown here to send your signature request.
  1. Follow the steps of the article How can I send a signature request?
  2. In the Add Fields section, click on the Text icon shown at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap the new-found toolbar, and click on the Text icon (T).

<span class="info">You can also add other fields, such as Signature, Initials, Date, and Checkbox, and even modify their format and style.</span>

<span class="important">Fields are always assigned to someone, so ensure to double-check the name of the recipient shown on the toolbar over the fields in your document, and make adjustments if necessary.</span>

  1.  In the Settings box, do the following:
  • Add information for the recipient under Prefill Text (optional).
  • Enter your suggestion under Field Hint.
  • Choose the Font, Color, and Size of your preference for the text field (optional).
  • Click on Save.
  1. Click on Next.
  2. Follow the rest of the steps shown here to send your signature request.

<span class="info">As soon as the signer(s) types in the text field shown on the document, your hint will disappear.</span>

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