You can also convert a PDF to Word and make it editable before signing.
How to Add a Handwritten Signature in Word
It’s easy to add your handwritten signature to Word to make the document look more professional. You don’t even need an image of your signature beforehand, as you can create it on the spot. Note: you can’t add a signature from the mobile Word app – only from your PC.
PC
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Web
Working on a document after sundown? Turn Word dark mode on to give your eyes a break.
How to Save a Signature With Text for Later Use
If you wish to add a few more details to your signature, such as your email, address, or title, you can save the entire block of information for later use with the steps below.
How to Add a Signature Line in Word
Another Word option will add a signature line to your document so that you can print the document and sign it (or get it signed) or digitally sign it using the options in Word. Tip: make your documents more interactive by adding videos in Word.
Obtain a Digital Certificate
You’ll need to create a digital certificate to add a digital signature to your document. Fortunately, Word has a tool for that. Once the digital signature has been added to the document, the receiver can’t edit the document, as the signature will be removed. Another aspect that should be highlighted here is that the people you send the document to can’t verify the authenticity of your digital signature; their only option is to trust your self-signed certificate. Therefore, if the document you want to send is official in nature, you may have to purchase a digital certificate from a third-party certificate authority.
How to Export a Signed Document
Exporting a document that you’ve signed using a written signature or a signature line as a PDF is pretty simple. Ready for another Word tip? Learn how to insert the degree symbol in Microsoft Word.
Bonus: Add a Signature to Word With an Add-In
You can also opt for an add-in (similar to extensions in browsers) to add a handwritten signature. Image credit: Unsplash. All screenshots by Alexandra Arici.
