How to digitally sign a PDF in Adobe Reader

How to digitally sign a PDF in Adobe Reader.I’d be happy to provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to digitally sign a PDF in Adobe Reader. Here’s a general guide:

How to digitally sign a PDF in Adobe Reader

Step 1: Prepare Your Digital Signature Before you can sign a PDF, you’ll need a digital signature. You can create one using various methods, such as using a digital signature certificate or creating a digital image of your signature. Once you have your signature ready, follow these steps:

Step 2: Open the PDF in Adobe Reader

1. Open Adobe Reader on your computer.
2. Open the PDF document that you want to sign by clicking on “File” > “Open” and selecting the PDF file from your computer.

Step 3: Access the Sign Tool

1. In Adobe Reader, click on “View” in the top menu.
2. From the drop-down menu, select “Tools,” and then choose “Fill & Sign.”

Step 4: Add Your Signature

1. In the “Fill & Sign” panel that appears on the right side of the screen, click on the “Sign” icon, which resembles a pen over a piece of paper.
2. A menu will appear. If you haven’t added your signature before, choose “Add Signature.”

Step 5: Create Your Signature Appearance

1. In the “Add Signature” dialog box, you’ll have a few options for creating your signature appearance:
   • Type: Type your name and select a font that resembles your signature.
   • Draw: Use your mouse or touchpad to draw your signature.
   • Image: Upload an image of your actual signature.

Step 6: Place Your Signature

1. After creating your signature appearance, you can adjust its size by dragging the corners of the signature box.
2. Position the signature box where you want your signature to appear in the PDF.

Step 7: Apply Your Signature

1. Once your signature is positioned correctly, click the “Apply” button.
2. You might be prompted to save your signature for future use. Choose “Save” if you’d like to do so.

Step 8: Finalize the Signature

1. The signature is now added to the PDF. You can click on the signature to resize or reposition it if needed.
2. If your signature appearance is not satisfactory, you can follow the same steps to create a new signature appearance and replace the existing one.

Step 9: Save the Signed PDF

1. After placing and adjusting your signature, click on “File” > “Save” to save the PDF with your digital signature.

Step 10: Verify the Digital Signature Adobe Reader will indicate that the document has been digitally signed. To verify the signature, recipients can open the signed PDF in Adobe Reader and click on the signature to view its details.

Please note that the steps mentioned above are based on the information available up until September 2021 and might differ if there have been updates to Adobe Reader since then. Always refer to the latest Adobe Reader documentation or help resources for the most accurate and up-to-date information.