How to Make PDF Digitally Signable

This section will go over how to make a PDF digitally singable. This is especially helpful when sending invoices to be signed by e-mail.


Prepare Form #

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  • Open the PDF you’d like to make digitally signable. 
  • Choose “Prepare Form” from the list of tools on the right-hand side.
  • If you do not see this tool on the list, search it by using the “Search tools” box at the top of the list. 

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  • Click “Start”. 

Create Signature Field #

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  1. Adobe will make any open space on the document signable. On the right-hand side, under “Page 1” in the “Fields” section, shift click all entries.
  2. Right click and click “delete”. 

*You can change this setting for next time by clicking “Change” next to “Form field auto detection” on the “start” page.  

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  • Right-click where you’d like the signature box to go and choose “Digital Signature”. 

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  1. Center and resize the digital signature box. 
  2. Change the “Field Name” if necessary. 
  3. Check the box for “Required Field”.