Background
- When you are not able to physically sign a document, or are unable to scan and send, digitally signing your document properly can be a good solution.
- Note, if you're signing a document for University business, be sure you are following proper guidelines.
Solution
- Within Adobe Acrobat Pro, open your Document.
- When you're ready to create your signature, click on the fountain pen icon at the top and then click "Add Signature".
- Next you'll want to select Draw Signature. You can now draw your signature using your mouse. Be sure that "Save Signature" is checked and click Apply when complete.
- Note, you can also chose Image and upload a picture of your signature. It is not recommended to use the "Type" option.
- When you're ready to sign, click back on the sign icon and select your signature. You can now place your signature wherever you need to.
- You can size your signature and make it larger or smaller by clicking on the small A or the large A. Click away from your signature to set it into place. If you need to add a date, click where you'd want the date added and a text box should appear.
References
- https://wsu.edu/covid-19/2020/03/20/quick-guide-for-electronic-signatures/
- If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Pro on your university owned computer, contact your local IT Helpdesk to get it installed.