The new `userAbout` variable, smarter handling of dynamic variables, and more control in the Chrome extension.

The new userAbout field supports valid validation and multi-line entries, allowing you to easily add more natural and readable descriptions. The entered content is automatically available in signature templates via the ${userAbout} variable and is also displayed in the public view of the digital business card. This allows organizations to better present their employees, their roles, specializations, or short bios in a consistent manner across all touchpoints.

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The second key area of this update is improved support for dynamicVariables. We’ve expanded the system’s logic so that any change to dynamic variables at the domain level—whether a variable is added, removed, or modified—automatically triggers a re-installation of signatures and an update of employee data for all affected users. This is a significant improvement because it eliminates the need to manually refresh data after changes to the domain configuration.

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Additionally, we have improved the synchronization logic so that data synchronized from external sources is written to employee records only when dynamicVariables have actually been defined for a given domain. In practice, this limits unnecessary updates where dynamic variables are not configured, resulting in more predictable system behavior and a lower risk of overwriting data unnecessarily.

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Another key aspect of this change is variable filtering during synchronization. The system now saves only those values that are permitted according to the signature variable configuration defined at the domain level. This mechanism works during synchronization with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Calamari. As a result, only data that complies with the organization’s current configuration and can actually be used in signatures or other system views is sent to employee profiles.

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The third part of the update concerns the Chrome extension. We’ve added a new Settings tab in the extension’s popup, giving users greater control over how the app works. The new settings view allows you to disable the Messages tab and configure how signatures are inserted into messages.

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Users can now easily enable or disable the Messages feature using a checkbox. In addition, we’ve added the option to insert a signature exactly at the current cursor position, rather than at the default insertion point. This is particularly useful for people who work with different message layouts and want more control over where the signature appears in the editor.

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All settings are saved in Chrome’s local storage and take effect immediately after a change. This means the user doesn’t need to restart the extension or reload the configuration for the new preferences to take effect. This is a seemingly minor change, but it significantly improves the user experience with the extension and allows you to better tailor its behavior to your individual email usage style.

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The entire update enhances gSignature on several levels simultaneously. On one hand, it gives users a new way to present themselves through the userAbout field; on the other, it streamlines and automates the handling of dynamicVariables; and thirdly, it increases the flexibility of the Chrome extension through more practical settings. The result is a more cohesive system where employee data is better managed, signatures are easier to keep up to date, and the tools used on a daily basis are more convenient to use.

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