# Reading through documents

When an internal user is assigned as a signatory, the signing journey begins with an email notification from emSigner.

#### Email Notification

The email includes:

* Document name
* Sender name
* Sent date and time
* A **Review and Sign** action button

Clicking **Review and Sign** initiates the signing process.

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#### Login to emSigner

* The user is redirected to the emSigner login page.
* After successful authentication, the user is taken directly to the assigned document.
* No manual navigation is required to locate the document.

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#### Document Viewer Overview

Once inside the document viewer, the user can:

* Read the complete document content
* Navigate between pages using page controls
* View document metadata such as document name and reference number

The viewer also provides quick access to key actions and information.

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#### Available Actions While Reading

While reviewing the document, the following options are available:

* **Next**\
  Guides the user to the next required action, such as initials or signature placeholders.
* **View/Add Attachments**\
  View supporting documents or upload attachments (if enabled).
* **Doc Log**\
  View the audit trail and activity history of the document.
* **Signing Order Indicator**\
  Displays the list of participants and the signing sequence.
* **Save**\
  Save progress and continue signing later.
* **Decline**\
  Decline the document with a reason.
* **Delegate**\
  Delegate signing responsibility to another user (if permitted).
* **Others**\
  Additional options such as:
  * Download document(s)
  * Share
  * Add comments
  * Review document details
* **Sign & Finish**\
  Used once all required actions (fields, initials, signatures) are completed.

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#### Guided Navigation to Required Actions

* The **Next** button highlights and navigates the user directly to:
  * Initial placeholders
  * Signature placeholders
  * Required fields
* This ensures the user does not miss any mandatory signing steps and can move through the document efficiently.

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