Sign PDFs easily in Preview on Apple devices
With electronic signatures becoming more common, Kurt the CyberGuy explains how to produce your digital John Hancock for online documents.
Did you know that, in the U.S., electronic signatures are just as valid as your good old handwritten ones? Pretty cool, right?
But if you’re scratching your head wondering how to get your digital John Hancock on those online documents, you’re not alone.
Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.
Below, you’ll find an easy step-by-step guide to help you add your digital signature to documents on your Apple devices without the hassle of printing, signing, and scanning. Let’s dive in. (Windows users, follow these steps.)
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One of the many advantages of owning an iPhone is the ability to sign documents electronically, even when you're away from your laptop or desktop. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to sign any PDF you receive.
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A program called Preview comes standard on every Mac computer. It is a great and free tool to view or edit photos and PDFs. In addition to being able to crop and rotate pictures using Preview, you can annotate your PDF and easily add a signature right on your Apple laptop or desktop computer.
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To use your trackpad or mouse to digitally create your signature:
For this option, you will have to pull out a piece of paper and a pen and sign your name on the piece of paper, or if you have a hard copy of the document with your signature already on it.
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If you have both a Mac and an iPhone or iPad, this might be the easiest option:
Once you've created your signature on your iPhone, iPad or Mac, your new digital signature should be available across any of those devices that share the same Apple ID.
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Gone are the days when signing your documents and getting them to the necessary parties was time-consuming and expensive. Because digital signatures are just as binding as handwritten signatures in most circumstances, using any of the methods to create an electronic signature helps get your important documents signed and emailed.
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