How to Add a Signature to a PDF Using Adobe Acrobat Fill & Sign

Adobe Acrobat allows users to digitally sign PDF documents using the built-in Fill & Sign tool. You can type, draw, or upload an image of your signature to apply directly to the document.

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Access the Adobe Acrobat Fill & Sign Tool

  1. Open your PDF document in Adobe Acrobat.
  2. From the top navigation menu, click See all tools.

Screenshot of the Adobe Acrobat home screen highlighting the See all tools option in the top toolbar.

  1. Scroll down to the E-Sign section and click Open under Fill & Sign.​​​​​​​

Screenshot of the All Tools dashboard highlighting the Open button under Fill and Sign in the E-Sign section.

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Creating Your Signature

  1. In the left-hand E-Sign menu, select Add signature.

    Screenshot of the E-Sign toolbar on the left pane with the Add signature option highlighted.

  2. In the signature overlay window, select your signature method at the top:
    • Type: Type your name to create a stylized signature.
    • Draw: Use your mouse or touch screen to draw your handwritten signature.
    • Image: Upload an image of your physical signature.
  3. Check the Save signature box if you want to store it for future use.
  4. Click Apply.

    Screenshot of the signature creation modal displaying a drawn signature preview with the Apply button highlighted.

Placing the Signature on a PDF

  1. Move your cursor over the document to align your signature with the desired signature field or box.
  2. Click once to drop the signature onto the document page.

    Screenshot of the PDF document showing the signature successfully placed within the signature block.

  3. Use the floating toolbar above the placed signature to adjust its size, align it, or delete it if needed.
  4. Save your document to apply the changes.

Support Resources

If you encounter issues configuring or using the Adobe Acrobat Fill & Sign tool, please contact the IT Help Desk for technical support.

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