Click on “OK” when you are done selecting which text you would like shown.ġ1. To remove the information to the right of your signature or name, only select those which you desire to be shown. You will be taken back to this window and your signature should be visible for you to preview.ġ0. Once you have browsed back to the pdf that contains your signature, click on “Open” and you will be directed to this window.

NOTE: You can make a pdf copy of your signature by making it in Microsoft Paint, copying it to Microsoft Word, and then saving as a pdf.Ĩ. Using the same process as in Microsoft Office programs, browse to a saved pdf copy of your signature. After clicking on “File…” this window will open. your electronic signature), select the “Imported graphic” circle and then click on “File…”Ħ. Upon clicking, this window will appear.ĥ. To change the appearance of your signature proceed to step 4 below.Ĥ. Click on the drop down menu to the right of “Appearance” and select “Create New Appearance …” Please note that you should only check the “Lock Document after Signing” box when all signatures have been added. Click the “Drag New Signature Rectangle …” button and then use the mouse to draw a rectangle where you would like your signature to be placed in the document.ģ. Among the options that are displayed, select “Place Signature.”Ģ. There is a “Fill & Sign” tab on the right side of the Adobe Acrobat Reader window (while the document is open), click on it. PHASE II - AFFIX A DIGITAL SIGNATURE IN A PDF DOCUMENT 1. Resize/Crop down and save Crop and/or straighten image by selecting the “Resize & Skew” or “Crop” tool and save the image as a. Save and then open document with all your signatures, select the best one and copy into Microsoft Paint software.ģ. Scan the paper Use high resolution (>600 dpi) for best results. Preferably use a blue gel pen for decent results. Sign with large letters and it looks better when you shrink it down. This will give you some options to choose the best looking image. Sign a piece of paper Sign a piece of paper several times and then scan it in. Option I – Attach your signature as a digital signature PHASE I – CREATE THE SIGNATURE 1. HOW TO CREATE A SCANNED DIGITAL SIGNATURE AND INSERT INTO A PDF DOCUMENT

Create a digital signature file