From a76acf950b6278b7b8a977277dcd815c046f52c6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Tammi L. Coles" Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:57:56 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] edits to data signature forms --- book/source/07-signing_data.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/book/source/07-signing_data.md b/book/source/07-signing_data.md index c28a887..4ef4aa8 100644 --- a/book/source/07-signing_data.md +++ b/book/source/07-signing_data.md @@ -30,14 +30,14 @@ Data signature packets manifest in three distinct forms, which will be detailed ## Forms of OpenPGP data signatures -OpenPGP data signatures can be applied in three distinct methods[^sign-modes-gpg]: +OpenPGP data signatures can be applied in three distinct forms[^sign-modes-gpg]: - **Detached**: The OpenPGP signature exists as a separate entity, independent from the signed data. - **Inline**: Both the original data and its corresponding OpenPGP signature are encapsulated within an OpenPGP container. - **Cleartext signature**: A plaintext message and its OpenPGP signature coexist in a combined text format, preserving the readability of the original message. -[^sign-modes-gpg]: These three methods of signature application align with GnuPG's `--detach-sign`, `--sign`, and `--clearsign` command options. +[^sign-modes-gpg]: These three forms of signature application align with GnuPG's `--detach-sign`, `--sign`, and `--clearsign` command options. ### Detached signatures