# Import fields

Use import fields from previous sent documents to save time during document preparation.

## Limitations

* Templates are not available to import fields.

* Previous documents with merge fields are not displayed for use.

## Instructions

Use the following instructions to import an overlay of fields from a previously created signature request document.

1. Select **Create signature request** then **Send for Signature**

   The Signature request flow starts.

2. Select a **Document to send** by dragging a file to the window or select **Browse files**.

   ![Drag](https://docs.sharefile.com/en-us/sharefile/assets/2ef11cf9cc0b6882ae7a5c3fd90a9c31/sig-create-ol-2.png)

   ![Drag](https://docs.sharefile.com/en-us/sharefile/assets/c3ccc1ef5851f4063b9f1ad56df1bf70/sig-create-ol-3.png)

3. Enter the recipient information including **Name** and **Email**.

   ![Drag](https://docs.sharefile.com/en-us/sharefile/assets/5c3bd88b9efb50123a978b2c4d222a58/sig-create-ol-4.png)

4. Select **Next Step**.

   The **Place fields** screen displays.

5. Select **Import fields** to choose from previous sent documents to save time during document preparation

   ![Drag](https://docs.sharefile.com/en-us/sharefile/assets/5322288aa04d997ee5697457176ea100/sig-create-ol-5.png)

   The **Select a document to import fields** popup displays.

6. Use **Select** next to the previous document you want to import fields from.

   ![Drag](https://docs.sharefile.com/en-us/sharefile/assets/a5c61cc473a71092095963eab6bf031a/sig-create-ol-6.png)

   The **Import `#` fields** screen displays.

   ![Drag](https://docs.sharefile.com/en-us/sharefile/assets/ba061cba808b2c11df544b4e3a172580/sig-create-ol-7.png)

7. Verify the the fields on the new signature request, then select **Import fields**.

   A "fields imported" confirmation briefly displays.

   ![Drag](https://docs.sharefile.com/en-us/sharefile/assets/0ae8d3ad62836935437e395e26ed9d53/sig-create-ol-7a.png)

For more information about sending a signature request, see [Create a signature request](https://docs.sharefile.com/en-us/sharefile/signatures/create)