The primary purpose of the digital signature is to secure a document so that it is not meddled with by people without the authority to sign. An
electronic signature is mainly used to confirm a document. The source of the document and its authors are identified. A digital signature is used to secure a document, and a digital signature is approved and regulated by certification authorities. An electronic signature is not usually authorized.
Digital signatures are comprised of more security features. Types of digital signatures are based on Adobe or Microsoft. Primary examples of electronic signatures include verbal, electric ticks or scanned signatures. Digital signatures are usually preferred due to high levels of authenticity. Electronic trademarks are more comfortable to use, but they are also less authentic.