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August 13, 2025
Idea Submitted

Transparency needed for esignature documents - why recent document format changes

Categories:eSignature
  • August 13, 2025
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The recent change to the document format we send to customers is creating significant issues. The current appearance is less professional—oversized, opaque boxes now block out text and lines on the contract, even when reduced to the smallest possible size. This makes it difficult for customers to fully understand exactly what they are signing.

Previously, the signature fields were transparent, allowing all text to remain visible. The new look not only obstructs important content but also presents a cluttered, confusing, and unrefined appearance. From a customer-facing perspective, this is a step backward in clarity and professionalism.

Can you explain the reasoning for moving away from the transparent design? We would strongly recommend reverting to the prior format to ensure contracts remain both visually clear and professionally presented.

1 reply

Docusign Employee
February 25, 2026

Hi ​@dijrobb, Thanks for posting this Idea.

In my testing, the signature field shows a transparent background during preview, signing, and in the completed downloaded document. To clarify, are you using any IDV methods like AES or QES for your envelopes?

 

Regards,

Melanie | Docusign Community Moderator