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# signatureLocation Attribute (signedDataBlock Element)

Contains an XPath expression that points to the XML Document Object Model (DOM) node in the form's underlying XML document that is used for storing the digital signature.

## Type

`xsd:string`

## Parent Elements

Element | Description
--- | ---
signedDataBlock | Defines a node set in the form's underlying XML document to which a digital signature can be applied.

## Definition

    <xsd:attribute name="signatureLocation" type="xsd:string" use="required"></xsd:attribute>

## Remarks

Note This item is not supported when the Disable Service Pack features option on the Advanced tab of the Options dialog box in InfoPath is selected or when Microsoft Office 2003 Editions Service Pack 1 or later is not installed. Any form defined by a form definition file (.xsf) that includes this item cannot be opened in InfoPath when service pack features are disabled or unavailable.

## Example

The following is an example of the signatureLocation attribute as it is used in the signedDataBlock element:

    <xsf:documentSignatures>
     <xsf:signedDataBlock name=”main”
      data=”my:myfields/my:subtree1 | my:myfields/my:subtree2”
      signatureLocation=”my:mifields/sig:signatures/main”
      mode=”countersign”>
      <xsf:message>By pressing the &quot;Sign&quot; button below, I agree to be bound
        to the terms of this document.</xsf:message>
     </xsf:signedDataBlock>
    </xsf:documentSignatures>

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