The higher the [[quality]], the more you can write on the sign, at a ratio of 2 letter per each whole quality. Right click the sign at any time and select Rename to enter your message. The name of the sign will be displayed on mouse-over once planted.
To plant the sign simply stand in place, right click on the sign in your inventory and select Plant. Once planted the sign may be pushed, pulled or rotated by using the right-click interface. You need a minimum of 10 digging skill to plant a sign, and you may only plant a sign once per Wurm-Week. Only the player who planted the sign may rename, move or remove the sign.(See deed settings for signs on deed. Note there is currently no restriction to how many signs you may plant on deed.)
If you fail creation, both the nail and the plank are damaged.