edits to data signature forms

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Tammi L. Coles 2023-11-13 20:57:56 +01:00
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## Forms of OpenPGP data signatures ## 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. - **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. - **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. - **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 ### Detached signatures