How to Add a Signature in Adobe Reader

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Method 1of 2:

Using a Computer

1. Open Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Adobe Acrobat Reader DC has a red icon with a white symbol that resembles a brush drawn "A". Click the icon in your Windows Start menu (PC) or Applications folder (Mac).
   • You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader DC from acrobat.adobe.com
2. ClickFile. It's in the menu bar near the top-left corner of the screen.
3. ClickOpen. It's near the top of the "File" drop-down menu.
4. Select a PDF file and clickOpen. Use the file browser to browse files on your computer. Click the PDF file you want to add a signature to and click Open .
   • Alternatively, you can right-click a PDF file in File Explorer or Finder on Mac, select Open With , and then choose Acrobat Reader DC as the app. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is your default PDF reader, you can simply double-click a PDF file to open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
5. Click theToolstab. It's the second tab at the top of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC below the menu bar at the top.
6. ClickFill & Sign. It's below a purple icon that resembles a pencil signing a signature.
7. ClickSign. It's at the top of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC next to an icon that resembles the head of a fountain pen. This displays a drop-down menu.
8. ClickAdd Signature. It's the first option in the drop-down menu.
9. ClickType,Draw, orImage. There are three methods for adding a signature. You can type your name, draw using your mouse or touchscreen, or you can upload an image of your signature. Click your preferred option at the top of the window.
10. Add your signature. Add your signature using the following steps, depending on you the method you choose:
    • Type: Simply use the keyboard to type your full name.
    • Draw: Click and drag to draw your signature on the line using your mouse.
    • Image: Click Select Image . Then select an image file containing your signature and click Open .
11. Click the blueApplybutton. It's at the bottom of the window.
12. Click where you want your signature to go. This adds your signature to the PDF file.
13. Click and drag your signature to move it. To make your signature bigger, click and drag the blue dot in the lower-right corner of your signature.
14. ClickFile. It's in the menu bar at the top.
15. ClickSave. This saves the PDF file with your signature.

Method 2of 2:

Using a Phone or Tablet

1. Open Adobe Acrobat Reader. Adobe Acrobat Reader has a red icon with a white symbol that resembles a brush drawn "A". Tap the icon to open Adobe Acrobat Reader.
   • You can download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader for free from the Google Play Store app on Androids, or the App Store on iPhone and iPads.
   • If you are asked to sign in with your Adobe account, enter the email address and password associated with your Adobe account, or tap the Facebook or Google logo to sign in with your Facebook or Google account.
2. TapFiles. It's the second tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap a location. To browse files on your device, tap On this device . To browse files in the Document Cloud, tap Document Cloud . You can also tap Dropbox if you have a Dropbox account.
4. Tap the PDF you want to add a signature to. Use the file browser to browse files on your device and tap the PDF file you want to open and add a signature to.
5. Tap the blue pencil icon. It's in the lower-right corner of the screen.
6. TapFill & Sign. It's in the menu that appears when you tap the blue pencil icon.
7. Tap the icon that resembles the head of a fountain pen. On Android devices, it's the last icon at the bottom of the screen. On iPhone and iPad, it's the last icon at the top of the screen.
8. TapCreate Signature. It's the first option in the menu that appears when you tap the icon that resembles the head of a fountain pen.
9. TapDraw,Image, orCamera. There are three methods for adding a signature in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Select the method you prefer.
10. Create your signature. Use one of the following methods to create your signature:
    • Draw: Simply use your finger or stylus to write your signature on the line.
    • Image: Tap an image of your signature. If needed, drag the blue corners inward so the blue box is centered around your signature.
    • Camera: Write your signature on a clean sheet of paper. Use your camera to take a photo of your signature. If needed tap Crop Signature and drag the blue corners inward so that the blue box is centered around your signature.
11. TapDone. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. This creates your signature.
12. Tap where you want your signature to go. You can tap anywhere in the document.
    • To move your signature, tap it and drag it to where you want it to go.
    • To make your signature bigger, tap and drag the blue icon with two arrows to the right of your signature.
13. TaporDone. On Android, the checkmark icon is in the upper-left corner. On iPhone and iPad, tap Done in the upper-left corner. This adds your signature to the document.