LibreOffice: Create a digital signature - how it works

Here we tell you how to create a digital signature in LibreOffice. This increases the security of your documents.

Create digital signature in LibreOffice

A digital signature clearly makes you the author of a digital document. You can find out how to create such a signature in LibreOffice here:

1. Click on "File" in the top left and then on "Digital Signatures".
2. A new window is opening up. Now click on "Sign document ...". Your document was digitally signed.
3. Click on "Show certificate ..." to view existing certificates.
4. Note: You must save the document beforehand in order to digitally sign it.

In our practical tips you will learn even more tricks for LibreOffice. For example, we will tell you how to insert a header or footer or how to rotate a text field.