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Declining to sign

Nobody has to sign electronically, and saying no is a normal thing to do.

  1. Choose Decline to sign from the invitation or signing screen.

    Declining provides an optional reason and asks for confirmation.
    Declining provides an optional reason and asks for confirmation. Screenshots use a demonstration workspace.
  2. Optionally enter a reason, then confirm the decline.

You should see

The sender is notified and the request closes. Other outstanding invitations and reminders stop.

If it did not work

A decline cannot be undone. Ask the sender for a new request if it was a mistake.

If you prefer to sign on paper, discuss that alternative with the sender.