GroupDocs.Signature for .NET

Remove signatures from DOCX efficiently

Beyond just signing business documents, our solution offers comprehensive tools to locate and remove a wide array of signatures using GroupDocs.Signature for .NET.

How to delete e-signatures from DOCX using C#

GroupDocs.Signature simplifies the task for .NET developers to remove electronic signatures in DOCX files by implementing a few straightforward steps.

  1. Provide the path of the DOCX file to an instance of the Signature class.
  2. Invoke the Search method to retrieve all signatures within the document.
  3. Delete one or more of the retrieved signatures.
  4. Examine the results of the document processing.
// Pass the document containing signatures to the Signature instance
using (Signature signature = new Signature("input.docx"))
{
    // Retrieve the digital signatures present within the document
    DigitalSearchOptions options = new DigitalSearchOptions();

    List<DigitalSignature> signatures = signature.Search<DigitalSignature>(options);

    // Remove the first identified digital signature
    if(signatures.Count > 0)
    {
        DigitalSignature digitalSignature = signatures[0];
        bool result = signature.Delete(digitalSignature);

        // Remove the first identified digital signature
        if(result)
        {
            Console.WriteLine($"Digital signature in DOCX was deleted successfully");
        }
    }
}
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Optimize document management with advanced signature tools

GroupDocs.Signature for .NET is meticulously designed to enhance the signing and processing of business file formats, enabling the addition, modification, verification, or deletion of signatures with ease.

Explore the Versatile Features of GroupDocs.Signature

Document signing

Effortlessly embed text, image, barcode, QR code, or stamp signatures onto any page of supported documents. Additionally, utilize hidden metadata such as EXIF in images or safeguard document integrity with digital certificates, preventing unauthorized alterations.

Signature search and verification

Leverage our tools to ensure the authenticity of signatures within your documents. Conduct thorough searches to retrieve a complete list of all signatures, ensuring comprehensive document management.

Signature modification

Easily refine previously added signatures by adjusting text, repositioning, or altering colors to meet your specific needs.

Signature deletion

Our solution provides full CRUD capabilities for signatures, allowing you to efficiently remove a variety of signature types from your documents when necessary.

Eliminate all barcode signatures

Discover how to remove all barcode signatures embedded within a document.

C#

// Supply a document containing barcode signatures
using (Signature signature = new Signature("input.docx"))
{
    // Remove all barcode signatures
    DeleteResult result = signature.Delete(SignatureType.Barcode);

    // Evaluate the outcome of the deletion process
    if (result.Succeeded.Count > 0)
    {
        Console.WriteLine("Following DOCX barcode signatures were deleted:");                        
        int number = 1;
        foreach (BarcodeSignature temp in result.Succeeded)
        {
            Console.WriteLine($"Signature #{number++}: Type: {temp.SignatureType} 
                  Id:{temp.SignatureId}, Text: {temp.Text}");
        }
    }
}
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Overview of GroupDocs.Signature for .NET

GroupDocs.Signature for .NET is a robust signing tool that facilitates the addition of diverse signature types, ranging from text and images to barcodes, digital certificates, and stamps. Supporting over 60 file formats—including PDF, MS Office, images, ZIP, and other widely-used business formats—this solution ensures flexibility in document management. Additionally, applied signatures can be easily located, authenticated, modified, or removed as needed.
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Remove signatures across multiple file formats

GroupDocs.Signature for .NET is engineered to facilitate the removal of signatures from an extensive range of over 60 file formats, ensuring broad compatibility and functionality.

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