# Making sig line on by default **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [August 9, 2000, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-sig-line-on-by-default/28707 "2000-08-09T15:32:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Zakalwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zakalwe/32/270_2.png) [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2000, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-sig-line-on-by-default/28707/1 "2000-08-09T15:32:49Z")
When posting replies, I have the little “Show Signature” checkbox below the Message block. My problem is that, even though I’ve defined a sig in my profile, the box is unchecked by default, meaning that I have to remember to check it. Any way to fix this? Hmmm…re-reading this, it sounds so _whiny_, but I really am interested in finding out if I can fix this. grem ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2000, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-sig-line-on-by-default/28707/2 "2000-08-09T15:35:38Z")
The default is “OFF” and you must check the sig file option for each post you make. your humble TubaDiva Administrator ---
**Author:** ![Zakalwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zakalwe/32/270_2.png) [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2000, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-sig-line-on-by-default/28707/3 "2000-08-09T15:50:57Z")
Hokey Dokey! Thanks for the lightning reply **TubaDiva**! ---
**Author:** ![Zabes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b19c9b/32.png) [@Zabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabes)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2000, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-sig-line-on-by-default/28707/4 "2000-08-10T09:27:45Z")
TubaDiva, Why is the default for the sig off? Z ---
**Author:** ![Zabes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b19c9b/32.png) [@Zabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabes)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2000, 9:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-sig-line-on-by-default/28707/5 "2000-08-10T09:29:32Z")
Dammit, this is why it bugs me. I preview my reply, it looks fine (including the sig), but it unchecks the sig option. I post the reply, and my sig is gone. Z ---
**Author:** ![Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/50afbb/32.png) [@Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duck_Duck_Goose)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2000, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-sig-line-on-by-default/28707/6 "2000-08-10T12:29:09Z")
**Zabes,** both these little vB quirks were extensively discussed here in ATMB at the time of the switchover in May. You could do a search for “sig” and see what comes up (if you’re that interested in reading some ancient history). 😉 The short answer is, yeah, that’s just the way it is. You have to check “Show Signature” every time, and if you Preview Reply, it loses the check and you have to re-check it. You’ll get used to it–we all did. ---
**Author:** ![Zabes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b19c9b/32.png) [@Zabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabes)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2000, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-sig-line-on-by-default/28707/7 "2000-08-10T13:10:46Z")
Sigh…I wish my world were perfect…sigh… I’ll just keep practicing. Thanks for the info, DDG… Z ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2000, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-sig-line-on-by-default/28707/8 "2000-08-10T16:07:49Z")
The default in sigs was turned to “OFF” because that’s what most people prefer and are comfortable with. And it also saves bandwith, which is always a consideration around here. Sorry for any inconvenience this might be causing you; it’s another of those Star Trek moments. “The greatest good for the greatest number.” your humble TubaDiva Administrator