Signatures & forms
How to sign a PDF electronically
Printing a document just to sign and re-scan it is a waste of time and paper. An electronic signature adds your mark directly onto the PDF.
Three ways to sign
- Draw with a mouse, trackpad or finger for a natural look.
- Type your name in a signature font.
- Upload a photo of your handwritten signature.
Placement and size
Drop the signature on the line, resize it to fit, and it becomes part of the page on export.
Is it legal?
In most countries a clear intent-to-sign electronic mark is legally valid. See are electronic signatures legal? for the nuance.
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