# Read-Only State

By default, the Signature is in an active state.

To render the Signature into a read-only state, set its [`readonly`](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-angular-ui-develop/components/inputs/api/signaturecomponent#readonly) property to `true`.

[Demo Source](https://demos.telerik.com/kendo-angular-ui/demos/inputs/signature/readonly/source.txt)

## Suggested Links

* [API Reference of the SignatureComponent](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-angular-ui-develop/components/inputs/api/signaturecomponent)