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Recoverable Signature in Microsoft Word: 3 Ways to Fix it
You can simply use the option to trust the user’s identity
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Updated onOctober 23, 2024
updated onOctober 23, 2024
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Many are confused by Recoverable signature message in Microsoft Word, so in today’s guide, we’re going to show you a couple of methods that you can use to fix this problem.
What does recoverable signature mean in Word?
This message means that there’s an issue with your certificates. The certificate might not be trusted or it might not have CRL specified.
What can I do if a Recoverable signature message appears in Microsoft Word?
1. Select the option to trust the user’s identity
2. Move the certificate to the Trusted People group
Once the certificate has been moved, check if the problem is resolved.
3. Check if your certificate has CRL specified
If nothing else works and you’re still stuck with a Recoverable signature – The signer’s certificate cannot be verified in Microsoft Word, you might have to issue a new certificate by usingSelfCert.exe.
Did you use any other method to fix the Signature certificate cannot be verified in Word? If so, share it with us in the comments section below.
And if you’re havingtrouble adding signatures in Excel, we’ve already covered ways to help ease the process.
Before you leave, don’t miss our guide on how toadd a signature in Microsoft Word, or how tocreate a signature line in Word without X.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
