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NOTE: At this time, the Digital ID provided by UFV is not active for Mac computers. In this case, they would see that the certificate is signed by UFV and can be trusted. This type of certificate-based signature allows the recipient to view the certificated that authorized the signature. UFV has provided each employee with a certificate-based signature based on the employee’s Active Directory credentials. When a PDF has been created with a Signature field, a Digital ID signature is required. As a result, this is considered a more secure way to sign a document when a handwritten signature is not an available option. This is a certificate-based signature option that contains encrypted information unique to the person signing. Once the form is completed and signed, save the file to retain any changes made. The signature can be resized or deleted using the menu that appears with the signature selected.Ĩ. The signature appears on the page and can be placed anywhere on the PDF document by clicking once.ħ. Once a signature or initials have been entered, ensure Save Signature is ‘ticked’, and click Apply.Ħ. The corresponding signature or initial panel will appear.Īcrobat DC allows the user to select from a small number of formatted styles, or to draw a signature using a mouse (or stylus if available), or use an image file.ĥ. Click the Sign icon and select either Add Signature or Add Initials.Ĥ. Selecting any of the above three options will open the Fill & Sign toolbar at the top of the PDF.ģ. If Tools Menu is used, a full list of tools available to Acrobat DC users is shown click on the Fill & Sign app under Forms & Signatures.Ģ.

Open the PDF to be signed and select one of the following options: For a more secure option, please see the Digital ID signature option below.ġ. This option is appropriate for documents and forms that are not formal or secure.

This How-To guide demonstrates how to create and use a simple electronic signature as well as how to apply a Digital ID signature to an existing PDF document.įor information on creating a fillable PDF or inserting a signature field, please see the corresponding guides listed below. Particular documents may require that a Digital Signature be used when the Signature field is selected. The former is an informal way to sign or initial a document while the latter has an added layer of security for official forms.

There are two ways to sign a PDF using Adobe Acrobat DC: If you haven’t done so already, please follow the instructions set out in the Adobe Installation Guide. UFV has provided all employees with an Adobe Creative Cloud account that includes the Acrobat DC App.