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title: "General"
slug: "general-designer-settings"
status: "new"
updated: 2026-10-27T17:26:07Z
published: 2026-10-27T17:26:07Z
canonical: "docs.onespan.com/general-designer-settings"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# General

The General Designer settings control which actions senders can perform in the transaction and template Designer, and the default signature and initial types.

Select a setting's check box to turn it on, or clear the check box to turn it off.

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Allow sending transactions** | Defines whether the "Send" button is displayed in the transaction Designer. |
| **Allow saving templates** | Defines whether the "Done" button is displayed in the template Designer. |
| **Allow updating template/transaction settings** | Defines whether senders can update the template/transaction settings from the Designer. |
| **Allow configuring document visibility** | Defines whether senders can configure the visibility of documents. |
| **Signature Type** | Defines the default signature type that will be used when a signature is added to the document. |
| **Initial Type** | Defines the default initial type that will be used when an initial is added to the document. |