Fields (Tabs)

Fields, often referred to as "tags" or "tabs", are the interactive elements placed on a document where a recipient needs to provide input.

Common Field Types

• Signature: A place for the recipient to apply their graphical signature.
• Initials: A smaller box for initials.
• Date Signed: Automatically populates with the date the recipient signs.
• Text: A single-line or multi-line text box for data entry (e.g., "Company Name").
• Checkbox: For yes/no options.
• Dropdown: Select from a list of options.

Placing Fields

There are two ways to position fields on a document:

1. Fixed Positioning (x/y coordinates)

You specify the exact page number and x,y coordinates for the field.

{
  "type": "signature",
  "pageNumber": 1,
  "x": 100,
  "y": 200
}

2. Anchor Tagging (Auto-Place)

You specify a unique text string in your document (e.g., /sig1/), and SignEngine automatically places the field at that location. This is robust against document text changes.

{
  "type": "signature",
  "anchorString": "/sig1/",
  "anchorXOffset": 0,
  "anchorYOffset": 10
}