[Signature Properties] dialog box

This dialog box appears when you select [Properties] from the pop-up menu which is displayed by right-clicking the signature attached to a document. This dialog box shows the properties of a signature. The properties displayed depend upon the signature module being used. This topic describes the properties related to Digital Certificates. You cannot edit these properties.

Shows the status in which a signature was verified.

The name of the signature module you are using is displayed.

To whom the certificate used for signature was issued ("Issued To") is displayed.

By whom the certificate used for signature was issued ("Issued By") is displayed.

Indicates the date and time when the signature was made.

If a signature is attached with remarks, its contents appear.

Displays the information about the certificate used for the signature. You can confirm the "Issued to", "Issued by", its expiration date, and serial number.

Allows you to register the certificate that was used for the signature with [Other People] in the Windows Certificate Manager. If the certificate has been issued by an intermediate Certification Authority, register the certificate to the [Intermediate Certification Authorities] tab. When [Verification status] is "Validity Unknown" or "Invalid", you cannot register the certificate. Certificates registered in the [Other People] of Windows Certificates can be used when setting security by Digital Certificate.