86 
0 
Method 1: Using the Fill & Sign tool
The first method to add a signature in Adobe Reader is by using the Fill & Sign tool. This tool enables users to fill out documents, sign them and send them off without having to print them first. Here are the steps to follow using the Fill & Sign method:
Step 1: Open the PDF document in Adobe Reader.
Step 2: Click on the “Fill & Sign” button on the right-hand side of the screen.
Step 3: Click on the “Sign” button.
Step 4: Choose to add your signature either by typing, drawing, or selecting from an image.
Step 5: If you choose to type your signature, select the font and style that you prefer. You can also resize the signature if required.
Step 6: If you choose to draw your signature, use the mouse or the touch screen to create your signature. Once you have drawn the signature, click “Apply”.
Step 7: If you choose to select from an image, click on “select image” and browse for an image of your signature.
Step 8: Place the signature on the document where you would like it to be.
Step 9: Save the signed document.
Method 2: Using a scanned image
The second method of adding a signature to a PDF document is by using a scanned image of your signature. This method is useful if you want to include a handwritten signature or if you had previously scanned your signature. These are the steps to follow using the scanned image method:
Step 1: Open the PDF document in Adobe Reader.
Step 2: Go to the “View” menu and select “Tools”.
Step 3: Click on “Comment & Markup”, then click on “Stamps” and select “Custom Stamps”.
Step 4: Click on “Create Custom Stamp”.
Step 5: Select the “Image” option, navigate to your scanned image of your signature and select it.
Step 6: Give the signature a name in the “Name” field and click “OK”.
Step 7: Return to the “Comment” menu, click on “Stamp” and select the signature you just created.
Step 8: Place the signature on the document where you would like it to be.
Step 9: Save the document with the signed signature.
Conclusion
Adding a signature to a PDF document is necessary for processing legal documents or contracts. Adobe Reader provides two different methods to add a signature to a document. The first method involves using the “Fill & Sign” tool to draw, type or select an image for your signature. The second method requires using a scanned image of your signature, creating a custom stamp and then adding it to the document. With either method, adding a signature to a PDF is simple and straightforward. It is essential to have this skill to complete any official documentation quickly and securely.
0 | 
0