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Last updated 4/7/2015
Chapter 9: Electronic signatures
Sign PDF documents
You can sign a document to attest to its contents or approve the document. Based on the intent, you use different types
of signatures.
This document provides instructions for Acrobat DC. If you're using Acrobat Reader, see What can I do with Adobe
Reader. If you're using Acrobat XI, see Acrobat XI Help . And, if you're using Acrobat 8, 9, or 10 see previous versions
of Acrobat Help.
Sign a PDF
To sign a PDF document or form, you can type, draw, or insert an image of your handwritten signature. You can also
add text, such as your name, company, title, or the date. When you save the document, the signature and text become
part of the PDF.
1 Open the PDF document or form that you want to sign.
2 Choose Tools > Fill & Sign.
3 To add text, such as your name, company, title, or date, drag and drop your personal saved information from the
right hand pane onto a form field.
Alternatively, you can use Add Text in the toolbar. Click at the place in your document where you want to add
the text, and start typing. Use the field toolbar to make appropriate changes.
4 Click the Sign icon in the toolbar, and then choose whether you want to add your signature or just initials.
If you have already added signatures or initials, they are displayed as options to choose from.
5 If you've already added your signature or initials, just select it from the Sign options, and then click at the place in
the PDF where you want to add your signature. Skip to the next step.
If your are signing for the first time, you see the Signature or Initials panel. Below is an example of the Signature
panel.