Fact Check: "A secured online signature formula is not necessarily damaged when there is an only visible spelling error."
What We Know
The claim suggests that a secured online signature formula remains intact even if there is a visible spelling error. Digital signatures are designed to ensure the integrity and authenticity of a document. According to Microsoft's guidelines, digital signatures are meant to verify that a document has not been altered after it was signed. If a document is modified in any way after signing, including spelling corrections, the digital signature may become invalid.
In practical scenarios, users have reported issues related to digital signatures and errors in forms. For example, in an Adobe community discussion, users encountered errors when sending forms for e-signature due to changes in the document that affected the formula fields, indicating that even minor changes can lead to significant issues with digital signatures (Adobe Community).
Analysis
The reliability of the claim hinges on the understanding of how digital signatures function. Digital signatures utilize cryptographic techniques to bind a person's identity to a document. If any part of the document is altered, including text changes such as spelling errors, the signature may no longer be valid. This is supported by Microsoft's documentation, which states that changes to a signed document will invalidate the signature (Microsoft).
However, the claim's assertion that a spelling error alone does not damage the signature could be true in some contexts. For instance, if the spelling error does not affect the signed content or the integrity of the signature itself, it might not invalidate the signature. This nuance is not universally applicable and depends on the specific implementation of the digital signature technology.
The sources consulted provide a mixed view. While Microsoft emphasizes the importance of document integrity, user experiences highlight that minor errors can lead to significant issues, suggesting that the claim may not hold universally true. The credibility of the sources is generally high, with Microsoft being a leading authority on digital signatures and Adobe being a well-known software provider.
Conclusion
Verdict: Needs Research
The claim that a secured online signature formula is not necessarily damaged by a visible spelling error requires further investigation. While there are scenarios where minor errors may not affect the validity of a signature, the general principle of digital signatures indicates that any alteration can compromise the integrity of the signed document. Therefore, more comprehensive research is needed to clarify the conditions under which a spelling error might or might not affect a digital signature.
Sources
- ASFINAG
- Why are we geeting "Enter a Valid Formula" message... - Adobe Product ...
- Outlook signature disables spell check - Super User
- ASFINAG Shop pedaggio
- Outlook Signatures don't spell check - is this a setting I can turn on ...
- Application Guidelines on Digital Signature Practices for ...
- Die Vignette - ASFINAG
- Digital signatures and code signing in workbooks in Excel
