Adobe Reader DC - Windows

Adobe Reader DC software is free for viewing, printing, signing, and annotating PDFs. Adobe Reader DC is available here: https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/?promoid=TTGWL47M .

1. To sign a document using Adobe Reader, first, open the PDF document in the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC application. Click the Fill & Sign button in the right pane.

2. Click the Sign button on the toolbar and select Add Signature to add your signature to Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

3. There are three ways to sign your name in Adobe Reader:

   1. By default, Adobe Reader selects Type so you can type your name and have it converted to a signature.

   2. Select Draw and then draw your signature using your mouse or a touch screen.

   3. Select Image if you’d like to sign a piece of paper, scan it with a scanner or take a photo, and then add your written signature to Adobe Reader.

4. After creating a signature, click Apply to apply it to the document. Leave Save Signature checked and you can quickly add this signature in the future.

5. Position your signature where you want it with your mouse and click to apply it.

6. To save your signed PDF document, click File > Save and select a location for the file.

Adobe Web App:

Adobe offers a web-based service called Adobe Sign, which allows you to sign documents electronically without the need for installing Adobe software on your computer. Here's how you can sign a document using the Adobe Sign web app:

1. Access Adobe Sign:
   Open your web browser and go to the Adobe Sign website: https://www.adobe.com/ca/acrobat/online.html

2. Sign In or Create an Account:
   If you have an Adobe account, sign in using your credentials. If not, you might need to create a free Adobe ID or log in with your existing account.

3. Upload the Document:
   Once you're signed in, you should see an option to upload a document. Click on "Upload a file" or a similar button to select the PDF document you want to sign from your computer.

4. Prepare the Document for Signing:
   Adobe Sign will guide you through the process of adding signature fields to the document. You'll typically need to click where you want to place your signature and any other required information.

5. Add Your Signature:
   When prompted, you can add your signature using one of the following methods:

   • Draw: Use your mouse or touchpad to draw your signature.

   • Type: Type your name and choose a signature font.

   • Image: Upload an image of your handwritten signature.

6. Position and Resize:
   After adding your signature, you can position and resize it to fit within the designated signature field.

7. Review and Confirm:
   Once your signature is in place, review the document to ensure everything looks correct. Make any necessary adjustments.

8. Sign and Save:
   After you're satisfied with the document, click the "Sign" or "Finish" button (the exact wording might vary). This action typically locks the document, preventing further changes, and saves your signature.

9. Download or Share:
   Once signed, you can usually download the signed document or share it directly from the Adobe Sign web app.

Preview - MacOS

The Preview application included with macOS has integrated document-signing features. (*Another option would be to use Adobe Reader DC on a Mac.)

1. To sign a document, open a PDF document in Preview.

2. Click the toolbox-shaped Show Markup Toolbar button

3. Click the signature-shaped Sign button on the toolbar that appears

4. Create a signature by dragging your finger over the trackpad, or by signing a piece of paper and scanning it with your webcam.

5. Select the signature you just created in the menu that appears after you click the signature-shaped Sign button.

   1. Mac Preview will remember this signature for you to use in the future.

6. Your signature is applied as an image that can be dragged around and resized to fit the document.

7. To save your signed PDF document, click File > Save and select a location for the file.
   
   *If you don’t like Preview, you can also use Adobe Acrobat on a Mac OS.

Adobe Acrobat - MacOS

To sign a document using Adobe Acrobat on macOS, you can follow these general steps. Please note that the exact steps might vary slightly based on the version of Adobe Acrobat you're using, but these instructions should give you a good starting point:

1. Open the Document:
   Launch Adobe Acrobat on your macOS computer. Then, open the PDF document that you want to sign by going to File > Open and selecting the file from your computer.

2. Access the Signature Tool:
   In Adobe Acrobat, you should see a toolbar on the right-hand side. Click on the Fill & Sign tool, which usually looks like a pen tip inside a box.

3. Add Your Signature:
   Once you're in the Fill & Sign tool, you can add your signature. Here's how:

   • Click on the Sign icon, which looks like a pen tip.

   • A pop-up menu will appear. If you have already added your signature, you can select it from the list. If not, choose Add Signature.

4. Create a Signature:
   If you're creating a new signature, you'll be prompted to draw your signature using your mouse or trackpad. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your signature. You can adjust the size and style as needed.

5. Place the Signature:
   After you've created or selected your signature, your cursor will turn into a crosshair. Click in the document where you want to place your signature. You can resize and reposition it as necessary.

6. Save the Document:
   Once you've added your signature, save the document by going to File > Save or using the keyboard shortcut Command + S.

7. Validate and Send:
   Before sending the document, review the placement and appearance of your signature to ensure it's accurate. If everything looks good, you can then send the signed document as needed.

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