Issue/Question
How do you add a signature to an Adobe document in Adobe Reader DC?
Resolution
You can type, draw, or insert an image of your handwritten signature or initials.
Open a document
Note: the signature becomes part of the PDF when you save after changes. You can add supporting text as needed.
- Open the PDF document or form that you want to sign.
Add the signature
- Click
(Fill and Sign) on the right side toolbar.
- Choose YOU if are not going to share this document.
You will see the Fill and SIgn tool bar:
.
- Click
.
- Choose Add Signature. If you need just an initial, you can choose that instead.
Note: If you see existing signature or initials, click on the minus sign to see the 'New' options.
Note: You can save your signature in Adobe Document Cloud or your own computer for reuse.
You will see the signature text box.
- Click anywhere in the text box, the cursor will appear.
- Choose your style (Type, Draw, Image). You see a selection of signature styles, click one to to view a different style:
- Type your signature as text.
- Draw your signature "free style".
- Browse and select an image of your signature if it is already in a compatible graphic file.
- Enter your signature.
The signature will appear in the document but will not be anchored (floating on the page).
- Position it where you want it to go and click to anchor it to the page. The signature will appear within a text box.
To reposition the placed signature or initial
- Click and drag the text box to reposition the signature.
To resize or delete the field
- Choose use the resize or delete options in text box toolbar.
If you've already added your signature or initials to Adobe.
- It should appear as a list. Select the one you want.
Change the signature color (if you wish).
- Clicking the black dot in the tool bar and choose a different color.
Note: The signature color is black by default; make sure the Retain Original Color For Signature box is unchecked to keep the the default color.