From f0052e23c246f8ea45ae74f1eb2c8ea7dc61d600 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Tammi L. Coles" Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:57:44 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] edits to data signature forms --- book/source/07-signing_data.md | 11 ++++++----- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/book/source/07-signing_data.md b/book/source/07-signing_data.md index 6d9b541..c28a887 100644 --- a/book/source/07-signing_data.md +++ b/book/source/07-signing_data.md @@ -30,13 +30,14 @@ Data signature packets manifest in three distinct forms, which will be detailed ## Forms of OpenPGP data signatures -OpenPGP signatures over data can be used in three different forms[^sign-modes-gpg]: +OpenPGP data signatures can be applied in three distinct methods[^sign-modes-gpg]: -- *Detached*: The signature is a standalone artifact, separate from the signed data. -- *Inline*: The original data and the signature over data are enclosed within an OpenPGP container. -- *Cleartext signature*: A plaintext message and a signature over this message are stored in a combined text-format, maintaining the original message's readability. +- **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 signature forms correspond with GnuPG's `--detach-sign`, `--sign` and `--clear-sign` modes. + +[^sign-modes-gpg]: These three methods of signature application align with GnuPG's `--detach-sign`, `--sign`, and `--clearsign` command options. ### Detached signatures