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# Initials Field

### Add an Initials Field

{% columns %}
{% column %}

1. Open the template in edit mode.
2. In the **Fields** panel, find the **Initials field** and add it to the template.
3. Configure the field and click **Save**.
   {% endcolumn %}

{% column %}

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{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

### Field settings

Click the placed field to reopen the settings menu.

{% columns %}
{% column %}

* **Name** — field name shown in the document
* **Role name** — role that fills this field
* **Placeholder** — hint text shown before filling (if empty, **Name** is used)
* **Tooltip** — additional hint shown on hover (if empty, the default tooltip is shown)
  {% endcolumn %}

{% column %}

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{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

{% hint style="info" %}
The **Show advanced settings** option is available only when the field has no additional attributes.

If you add at least one attribute, this option disappears. All available attributes are shown for editing instead.
{% endhint %}

### Fill an initials field in the envelope

{% columns %}
{% column %}

1. Open the envelope where the initials field is located.
2. Click the initials field.
3. Draw initials in the modal, or switch to the **Text** tab.
4. Draw for at least **0.5 seconds** to pass validation.
5. Click **Clear** to reset the drawing area (optional).
6. Click **Sign** to apply the initials.

Click the initials image to replace it.
{% endcolumn %}

{% column %}

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{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}
