Use this guide to sign a .pdf document using Adobe Reader.
Note: In order to use the Fill & Sign option, you must open the .pdf file with Adobe Reader. The Fill & Sign option will not be available if you open the file within Chrome.
Open the .pdf File in Adobe Reader
Ensure that you are opening the .pdf file you want to sign by using File Explorer.
- In File Explorer, navigate to the folder that contains your .pdf file and open it.
- If you have recently downloaded the .pdf file from Chrome or Gmail, it should be in your Downloads folder.
- Once you have opened the pdf file in Adobe Reader, click Fill & Sign on the right.
- Next, at the top of the screen, click Sign.
- You then have the option to Add Signature or Add Initials. Make the appropriate selection for your needs.
- A box will pop up and give you the option to either Type, Draw or upload an Image.
- Selecting Type or Draw should suffice.
- Now, either Type or Draw your signature in the box, and click Apply.
- Move your signature and click where you want to put your signature.
Print to PDF
In order to make a copy that contains your signature, you need to print the document to .pdf.
- Click the Print icon at the top.
- Choose Microsoft Print to PDF as your printer to save your copy.
- You now have a copy of the document that you have signed!