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Today, Mytour will guide you on how to add your personal signature to a PDF document using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Acrobat Reader DC is available for both Windows and macOS. You can also use the mobile version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to add a signature from your phone or tablet.
Steps
Using a Computer
Open Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Adobe Acrobat Reader DC has a red icon with a white "A" inside. Click on this icon from the Windows Start menu (PC) or the Applications folder (Mac).
- You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader DC from acrobat.adobe.com
Click on the File option (File). You can find this option in the menu bar, located near the top left corner of the screen.
Click on Open (Open) at the top of the "File" dropdown menu.
Select the PDF file and click on Open. Use the file browser to locate the document on your computer. Click on the PDF file you wish to sign and then select Open.
- You can also right-click the PDF file in File Explorer or Finder on Mac, choose Open With and select Acrobat Reader DC. If Acrobat Reader is your default PDF reader, just double-click the file to open it in Acrobat Reader DC.
Click on the Tools tab. This is the second tab at the top of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, located below the main menu bar.
Click on Fill & Sign (Fill & Sign). This option is located beneath the pencil icon with a purple signature.
Click on the Sign (Sign). This option is located at the top of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, next to the pen icon. A dropdown menu will appear.
Click on Add Signature (Add Signature). This is the first option in the dropdown menu.
Click on Type (Type), Draw (Draw), or Image (Image). There are three methods to add a signature, which appear at the beginning of the program: typing, drawing with a mouse or touch screen, or uploading an image. Choose the option you prefer.
Add Signature. Depending on the method you choose, follow the steps below to add your signature:
- Type: Simply use your keyboard to enter your full name.
- Draw: Click and drag your mouse to draw your signature.
- Image: Click on Select Image to choose an image file containing your signature, then click Open.
Click on the Apply (Apply) button at the bottom of the window.
Click on the location where you want to place the signature. The signature will be inserted into the PDF file.
Click and drag the signature to move it around. To resize, click the blue dot at the bottom-right corner of the signature and drag it to your desired size.
Click on File in the top menu bar.
Click on Save (Save). The PDF file will be saved along with your signature.
Use a phone or tablet
Open Adobe Acrobat Reader. Adobe Acrobat Reader DC has a red icon with a white "A" inside. Click the icon to launch Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- You can download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader for free from the Google Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iPhone and iPad).
- If the app prompts you to log in to your Adobe account, enter the email and password associated with your Adobe account, or click the Facebook/Google logo to log in with your Facebook/Google account.
Click on Files. This is the second tab located at the bottom of the screen.
Tap on the folder containing your file. To browse for a file on your device, tap on On this device. If the file is stored in Document Cloud, select Document Cloud. You can also tap on Dropbox if you have an account linked.
Tap on the PDF file you wish to add a signature to. Use the file browser to navigate through your device and tap to open the PDF file you want to add a signature to.
Tap on the blue pencil icon at the bottom right of the screen.
Click on the Fill & Sign option found in the menu that appears when you click the green pencil icon.
Click on the pen icon. On Android devices, this is the last option at the bottom of the screen. On iPhone and iPad, it is the last option at the top of the screen.
Click on the Create Signature (Create your signature) option. This is the first option in the menu that appears when you click on the pen icon.
Click on Draw, Image or Camera (Camera). There are three ways to add a signature in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Choose the one that suits you best.
Create your signature. Use one of the following methods to create your signature:
- Draw: Simply use your finger or a stylus to sign on the line.
- Image: Click on the signature image. If necessary, you can adjust the blue corners inward to center the signature within the frame.
- Camera: Sign on a blank sheet of paper and use the camera to take a photo of your signature. If needed, click Crop Signature and move the blue corners inward to center the frame around your signature.
Click on the Done (Finished) button located at the top-right corner of the screen. Your signature has now been created.
Tap on the area where you want to place the signature. You can click anywhere within the document.
- To move the signature, tap and drag it to your desired location.
- To enlarge it, tap and drag the blue arrow icon located on the right side of the signature.
DoneFinished
