Smart Field Tags allow you to automatically place signatures, seals, dates, signer inputs, and other dynamic fields inside a document. These tags can be inserted directly into the document as plain text or form field values and will automatically render as interactive fields during the signing session.
Smart Field Tags Guide
Smart Field Tags allow you to automatically place signatures, seals, dates, signer inputs, and other dynamic fields inside a document. These tags can be inserted directly into the document as plain text or form field values and will automatically render as interactive fields during the signing session.
Smart Tag Format
Smart tags use the following structure:
[!TagName.Property=value.Property=value]Example:
[!eNotary.Signature.W=70.H=20]Quick Reference Table
| Smart Field Type | Smart Tag Format | Description | Key Parameters | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notary Signature | [!eNotary.Signature.W=70.H=20] | Places the electronic signature field for the notary | W = Width, H = Height | [!eNotary.Signature.W=120.H=40] | |
| Additional Signer Signature | [!Sign.1.W=70.H=20] | Places a signature field for a signer/participant | 1 = Signer Number, W = Width, H = Height | [!Sign.2.W=100.H=30] | |
| Additional Signer Initials | [!Initial_Sign.W=70.H=20] | Places an initials field for a signer | W = Width, H = Height | [!Initial_Sign.W=50.H=20] | |
| Notary Seal | [!eNotary.Seal.W=150.H=70] | Places the electronic notary seal | W = Width, H = Height | [!eNotary.Seal.W=180.H=90] | |
| Date Field | [!ScheduleDate] | Dynamically inserts the actual signing date during the signing session | No configurable parameters | [!ScheduleDate] | |
| Signer ID Type | [!Sign1.idType.W=100.H=20] | Displays signer authentication ID type (KBA/Biometrics) | W = Width, H = Height | [!Sign1.idType.W=120.H=25] | |
| Generic Text Field | [!Input_Text.1.W=150.H=20] | Creates a signer text input field without label or placeholder | 1 = Signer Number, W = Width, H = Height | [!Input_Text.2.W=200.H=30] | |
| Text Field with Label & Placeholder | [!Input_Text.1.Label="Address".Placeholder="Enter your address".W=200.H=40] | Creates a signer text input field with label and placeholder | 1 = Signer Number, Label, Placeholder, W, H | [!Input_Text.1.Label="Full Name".Placeholder="Enter your full legal name".W=250.H=30] | ]()]() |
Supported Smart Field Tags
1. Notary Signature
Places the electronic signature field for the notary.
Format
[!eNotary.Signature.W=70.H=20]Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| W | Width of signature field |
| H | Height of signature field |
Example
[!eNotary.Signature.W=120.H=40]2. Additional Signer Signature
Places a signature field for a signer/participant.
Format
[!Sign.1.W=70.H=20]Important
The digit after Sign. represents the signer number.
| Example | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Sign.1 | First signer |
| Sign.2 | Second signer |
| Sign.3 | Third signer |
Example
[!Sign.2.W=100.H=30]3. Additional Signer Initials
Places an initials field for a signer.
Format
[!Initial_Sign.W=70.H=20]Example
[!Initial_Sign.W=50.H=20]4. Notary Seal
Places the electronic notary seal.
Format
[!eNotary.Seal.W=150.H=70]Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| W | Width of seal |
| H | Height of seal |
Example
[!eNotary.Seal.W=180.H=90]5. Date Field
Automatically inserts the date on which the signing session occurs.
Format
[!ScheduleDate]Behavior
- Automatically populated during the live signing session
- Uses the actual signing/completion date
- No signer interaction required
6. Signer ID Type
Displays the signer’s ID authentication type.
Format
[!Sign1.idType.W=100.H=20]Behavior
- Can be automatically prefilled from authentication workflow
- Can also be edited by the notary if needed
- Common values may include:
- KBA
- Biometrics
Example
[!Sign1.idType.W=120.H=25]7. Generic Text Field (No Label)
Creates a basic signer input field without a label or placeholder.
Format
[!Input_Text.1.W=150.H=20]Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Signer number |
| W | Width of input field |
| H | Height of input field |
Example
[!Input_Text.2.W=200.H=30]8. Text Field with Label and Placeholder
Creates a signer input field with a label and placeholder text.
Format
[!Input_Text.1.Label="Address".Placeholder="Enter your address".W=200.H=40]Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Signer number |
| Label | Field label shown to signer |
| Placeholder | Placeholder text inside input |
| W | Width of field |
| H | Height of field |
Example
[!Input_Text.1.Label="Full Name".Placeholder="Enter your full legal name".W=250.H=30]Input Field Behavior
Input text fields behave as follows:
- Renders a signer input field associated with the specified signer/participant
- Assigned to signer index
{n}- Example:
1= first signer2= second signer
- Example:
- Width (
W) and Height (H) control rendered field size - Displays label/hint when signer clicks on an unset field (if label is provided)
- Displays placeholder text inside the field if placeholder is configured and supported
- Only the assigned signer can edit the field
- Values entered are stored as part of the completed document
Common Examples
Notary Signature + Seal
[!eNotary.Signature.W=120.H=40]
[!eNotary.Seal.W=180.H=90]Multiple Signers
[!Sign.1.W=100.H=30]
[!Sign.2.W=100.H=30]Signer Input Fields
[!Input_Text.1.W=150.H=20]
[!Input_Text.2.Label="Address".Placeholder="Enter your address".W=250.H=40]Recommended Best Practices
- Keep signature fields larger than initials fields for usability
- Use clear labels for signer input fields
- Avoid overlapping tags inside PDFs
- Maintain consistent spacing/alignment across pages
- Use placeholders to guide signer input format where applicable
Dimension Guidelines
| Field Type | Recommended Size |
|---|---|
| Signature | W=100-150 / H=30-50 |
| Initials | W=40-70 / H=20-30 |
| Seal | W=150-200 / H=70-100 |
| Text Input | W=150-300 / H=20-40 |