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@ -30,13 +30,14 @@ Data signature packets manifest in three distinct forms, which will be detailed
## Forms of OpenPGP data signatures ## 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. - **Detached**: The OpenPGP signature exists as a separate entity, independent from the signed data.
- *Inline*: The original data and the signature over data are enclosed 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 a signature over this message are stored in a combined text-format, maintaining the original message's readability. - **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 ### Detached signatures