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Add explanation on certificate identity retrieval for macOS and Windows #1473

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Add explanation on why manual certificate identity retrieval is needed
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Minor phrasing edits.
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Documentation on the process of retrieving certificate identities on macOS and Windows was improved.
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Now you can use the certificate to sign and notarize your application with the
:doc:`briefcase package </reference/commands/package>` command.

When you invoke :doc:`briefcase package </reference/commands/package>`, you will be
prompted to select the code signing certificate you want to use from the certificates
that are installed. Once you select a certificate, Briefcase will output the command
line invocation to select that certificate for unattended installation.
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Certificate's SHA-1 Thumbprint
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On Windows, :doc:`briefcase package </reference/commands/package>` cannot retrieve the
list of installed code signing certificates automatically. You need to retrieve the
identity manually, and provide the certificates identity as a command line argument.

The certificates installed on the machine are available in the Certificate
Manager. Search for "User Certificates" in the Start Menu to access certificates
for ``Current User`` or search for "Computer Certificates" for certificates for
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