Note: This feature might not be available on all editions of HelpNDoc. Check HelpNDoc's feature comparison page to learn more.
Word documents generated by HelpNDoc can be signed using an invisible signing certificate. Microsoft Word displays a message to confirm that a document has been signed by its author, and that it hasn't been altered since then. HelpNDoc supports CER, PEM and PFX encoded certificates.
Access the "Sign document" panel
Each Word build can be signed independently. To access the "Sign document" panel:
- From HelpNDoc's "File" menu, click the top part of the "Generate help" button to show the "Generate documentation" window
- Select a Word build in the build list
- Click "Customize" if the build customization tabs are not visible yet
- Navigate to the "Sign document" tab
Sign a Word document
Check the "Sign Document" checkbox to enable document signing for this build. Available options:
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Option name |
Description |
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Signing certificate |
Specify the file to use as the signing certificate. Supported formats: CER, PEM and PFX encoded certificates |
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Certificate password |
Password for the signing certificate selected |
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Sign signature origin |
Specifies whether to sign the XPS document's signature origin |
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Sign core properties |
Sign core properties which are a set of elements that describe common and well-known properties of the document such as creator, version, revision... |
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Commitment type |
Type of commitment made by the signer. E.g. "Created and approved this document" |
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Purpose for signing |
Signer's purpose for signing this document |
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Signature info |
Additional information about the signer |