What is an "envelope status" in DocuSign?

An "envelope status" in DocuSign refers to the indication of the current state of an envelope, which is essentially a digital container for documents that require signatures or other actions from recipients. This status is critical for users to track the lifecycle of documents throughout the signing process. It can represent various stages, such as 'sent', 'completed', 'voided', 'declined', or 'waiting for others', among others.

Understanding envelope statuses allows users to efficiently manage their documents, ensuring that they know whether actions need to be taken, such as sending reminders, following up with recipients, or addressing any issues that might arise during the signing process. This visibility into each envelope’s status facilitates effective organization and oversight within DocuSign’s system.

The other options do not accurately define what an envelope status represents. For example, while expired envelopes are a specific situation within the larger context of envelope statuses, they do not encompass all possible statuses. Document security and email notifications are relevant features of DocuSign but are not definitions of envelope status itself. Thus, the focus on the current state of an envelope makes this choice the most accurate description.