When creating a Docusign e-signature request for a long contract, the Auto-place function can be useful, but it does not always work as expected and leads to a suboptimal user experience.
For example, I worked on a 290-page contract where only the first 40 pages shared the same layout. The 'auto-place' function only applied to those pages, meaning I had to manually add initials for two signatories across the remaining 250 pages. In addition, the fields were placed on top of the text rather than near it. Adjusting the auto-placed fields in a large document also caused timeouts or loading errors.
A more efficient solution would be an option to automatically place initials for each signer in a fixed position on every page (e.g. bottom left for one signer and bottom right for another). This would allow users to simply scroll through the document and make minor adjustments to the placement if needed, instead of manually placing fields page by page and switching between signers.
While initialling every page may not be necessary for simple agreements, it can be important for high-value contracts with extensive technical documentation. Introducing this feature would significantly improve usability and save considerable time, and it seems relatively straightforward to implement.
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