> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.docexport.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.docexport.com/features/esignatures/create-template.md).

# Create template

Learn more about how to create and customize your document. This could be a contract, quote, NDA or whatever needs to be signed.

<figure><img src="https://1159009676-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMnVzL8c1pE5zXO95iUKm%2Fuploads%2FpCJiDP4ODvnogmN80QWN%2FeSignature%20Standard%20Template.png?alt=media&amp;token=2c93a22b-7070-4a6f-b888-6a4f00aa923d" alt=""><figcaption><p>This is an optional starter template</p></figcaption></figure>

### Generate starter template (optional)

For an easy start, you can generate a starter template:

* Click on "**More**" and "**Signatures**"
* Select "**Generate template**"
* Select the **number of signers** you want to include
* Click on "**Generate template**" to download the starter template:

<figure><img src="https://1159009676-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMnVzL8c1pE5zXO95iUKm%2Fuploads%2FrIHJRe9jglyuGTonXP1V%2FDocExport%20eSignature%20starter%20template.gif?alt=media&amp;token=eb71d007-ad0f-4da7-8b4c-a18328bd1561" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### eSignature placeholders <a href="#add-placeholders" id="add-placeholders"></a>

When creating your template, you can use all standard placeholders like {{Item.Name}}, {{Item.Status}} and so on to include information from your board.

* [Learn more about templates](/getting-started/item-level-template.md)
* [Placeholder directory](/template/placeholder-directory.md)

In addition, these are the specific placeholders for eSignatures:

**`{{Signature:1}}`** – Placeholder for the actual signature image\
**`{{SignatureName:1}}`** – Name of the signer\
**`{{SignatureDate:1}}`** – Date of signature

If you want to add a **second signer** to the document, simply add these placeholders to your document:

**`{{Signature:2}}`** – Placeholder for the actual signature image\
**`{{SignatureName:2}}`** – Name of the signer\
**`{{SignatureDate:2}}`** – Date of signature

You can also add a third signer with the same logic.

### Initials placeholders <a href="#add-placeholders" id="add-placeholders"></a>

If you want to add "Initials" to your document, use these placeholders:

**`{{SignatureInitials:1}}`** – Initials placeholder for Signer 1\
**`{{SignatureInitials:2}}`** – Initials placeholder for Signer 2 (optional)

You can insert the initials placeholder multiple times in your document. For example, if your contract has five pages, place the initials placeholder on each page.

### Tips for your template <a href="#add-placeholders" id="add-placeholders"></a>

Choose a **large font size** for your  **`{{Signature:1}}`** placeholder. Otherwise, the final image of the signature will appear very small.

We also suggest to make the **`{{SignatureDate:1}}`**  placeholder slightly larger.

Here's an example:

<figure><img src="https://1159009676-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMnVzL8c1pE5zXO95iUKm%2Fuploads%2Fj02A7jSf678f9x6cUs6d%2FeSignature%20placeholder.png?alt=media&amp;token=feae2704-ce62-4ac5-ab97-d55fb37ed719" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Next step:** [Set up eSignature workflow](/features/esignatures/esignature-workflow.md) (with automations)