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How to make a signature online.

Create a signature with Adobe Acrobat to quickly and easily sign documents wherever you are. Whether you need to create a digital signature or an electronic one, the process is fast, secure, and legally recognised.

Electronic signatures, also called e-signatures, are as convenient as digital signatures but require less authentication. You can sign a PDF or other document quickly and securely with an e-signature. Learn how to electronically sign a document and streamline your document processing.

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How to create an electronic signature.

Creating an electronic signature only takes a few steps and moments to complete. Follow this fast and easy guide to get started.

1. Click review and sign the link in an email.

In the email you received from the sender of the document to sign, click the link labelled “Click here to review and sign...”

2. Click the prompt in the document.

3. Create an electronic signature.

4. Select signature option.

5. Sign the document.

6. Finalise signature.

7. Send.

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Screenshot of a pop-up window with an Acrobat signature field that reads “Type your signature here.

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Select “Click to Sign” at the bottom to finalise your electronic signature.

Screenshot of a pop-up window with a document on the left and a confirmation message on the right that the document has been successfully signed, as well as a CTA button to download a copy.

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How to create a digital signature.

Digital signatures are simple to apply to new and existing documents. Here are the steps for how to use the Acrobat e-signature solution.

1. Click review link and opt to digitally sign.

Click the review link and opt to sign PDFs digitally. In the email you received from the document sender, click the “Click here to review and sign“ dialogue box, then click the “Click to digitally sign” button.

2. Select signature source and select name.

3. Sign in and apply a digital signature.

4. Preview signature.

5. Authenticate the signature.

6. Send your signed document.