> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.emsigner.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.emsigner.com/initiate-and-sign-envelopes/using-templates/creating-and-managing-templates/configure-a-flexi-form-template/setting-template-expiry.md). # Setting Template Expiry ### Setting Template Expiry The **Setting Template Expiry** step allows you to define the validity period during which the Fixed Form template can be used to initiate signing transactions. This is configured from the **Visual Appearance Settings** panel during the final stage of template setup. *** #### Visual Appearance Settings Panel
The **Visual Appearance Settings** panel contains two areas: * **Visual Appearance Settings** — Controls how signature options are presented to signatories during signing. * **Expiry Section** — Defines the validity window for the template. *** #### Expiry Section The **Expiry Section** is located at the bottom of the Visual Appearance Settings panel. | Field | Description | | -------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Start Date** | Specifies the date from which the template can be used to initiate signing. | | **End Date** | Specifies the date after which the template is no longer available for use. | > **Note:** Expiry configuration is optional and can be set based on business requirements. If no dates are set, the template remains available indefinitely. *** #### Visual Appearance Settings Before activating the template, you can optionally control how signature options are presented to signatories. Enable any of the following toggles to hide the corresponding signing method: | Setting | Description | | ---------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Hide Font Based Signing Option** | Hides the typed/font-based signature option from signatories. | | **Hide Draw Option** | Hides the hand-drawn signature option. | | **Hide Upload Option** | Hides the option to upload a signature image. | | **Hide Topaz Option** | Hides the Topaz hardware-based signature capture option, if applicable. | | **Hide My Signature** *(optional)* | Hides the previously saved signature option. | | **Hide For Seal** | Hides the seal option during signing. | These settings help standardise the signing experience and ensure signatories use only the permitted signature methods. *** #### Activating the Template Once all settings are configured: * Click **Apply and Activate** to activate the template and complete the configuration. The template will then be available for use to initiate signing transactions. * Click **Clear** to reset all selections in the panel without closing it.