How to digitally sign a document on any device

Instead of turning toward a fax machine or snail mail to put your John or Jane Hancock on the dotted line, do this instead.

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  • Once you’ve created your signature, press any key, then click Done.
  • Then click on your signature and hold it down while you use your trackpad to place it wherever you want on your document.
  • If you want to resize it drag the blue dots around the signature.
  • When finished click outside of the box surrounding your signature and save your document by clicking File in the upper left-hand corner of your screen and then scrolling down and clicking Save. 

 

  • onto a white piece of paper, and then hold it up facing the camera so that your signature is level with the blue line in the window.
  • When your signature appears in the window, click Done.
  • Then click on your signature and hold it down while you use your trackpad to place it wherever you want on your document.
  • If you want to resize it drag the blue dots around the signature.
  • When finished click outside of the box surrounding your signature and save your document by clicking File in the upper left-hand corner of your screen and then scrolling down and clicking Save. 

 

  • Then click on your signature and hold it down while you use your trackpad to place it wherever you want on your document.
  • If you want to resize it drag the blue dots around the signature.
  • When finished click outside of the box surrounding your signature and save your document by clicking File in the upper left-hand corner of your screen and then scrolling down and clicking Save. 

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How to add your signature to a PDF or document using an Android or PC computer

The best way to e-sign documents on your Android phone or PC is to use the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available to download for any computer (both PC and Mac), or use the Adobe Fill & Sign app from the Google Play store.

 

  • After downloading the Adobe Fill & Sign application, tap the + button to open a document. You can open a PDF or form from your phone or tablet via PDF File, Photo Library, or by Taking a picture
  • Tap the pen icon to add a signature and create a new signature
  • The screen will rotate, and you’ll use your finger to sign your name
  • Tap Done and adjust the size and placement of your signature on the document as needed

The Adobe Acrobat desktop app also allows you to type a signature and choose a style or use your webcam to take a photo of your handwritten signature.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

In a world where everything has gone digital, including crucial documents, it’s time to bid farewell to fax machines and snail mail for signatures. Whether you’re on a Mac, iPhone, PC or Android device, adding your official signature has never been easier. Say goodbye to pens, printers and the hassle of postal services once and for all.

Do you feel comfortable e-signing a document? Let us know by commenting below.

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13 comments

John Brand September 4, 2023 - 1:05 am
It’s indeed very convenient to be able to sign documents with a computer and send them back by email. But… what will happen the day a hacker takes control of my mailbox (Or that of one of my correspondents...), retrieves the documents that I sent with my signature, isolates my signature and uses it to sign his own documents falsified with my name? Best regards
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