How To Make Signatures On Macs Easy

Through Mac, signature using trackpad (photo: DocuSign / Unplash)

JAKARTA - In the midst of technological developments, now everything is easier by turning to digital. Like when you don't have much time to go approve a document, digital signatures are the solution.

Especially if you are a computer user made by Apple, Mac. Only with the default application to view the image, namely Preview, you can sign documents digitally.

With a Preview, you can create and store your signature using your trackpad, camera or mobile device. Then, you just need to enter the signature into the document quickly.

Here's how to sign digitally on PDF files on Mac using the Preview application quoted from Digital Trends, Monday, September 26.

How to Create PDF Signatures in Mac Preview Apps

1. Open your PDF in Preview, and select Markup in the toolbar.

2. Use the drop-down arrow next to the Sign button to select Create Signature.

3. Then, you can create your signature using your trackpad, camera, iPhone, or iPad. Here are the instructions for each option:

Trackpad: Select Trackpad to sign your name using your Mac trackpad, and select Click here to start. Use your finger to sign your name on the trackpad.

Camera: Select a Camera to take an image of your signature from physical paper. Use a piece of white paper and sign your name. Then, hold the paper to your camera so that your signature is flat with a blue line on the screen.

iPhone or iPad: Select iPhone or iPad then Select device in the Preview window, and select your iPhone or iPad from the list. You will then see the screen appear on your mobile device ready for your signature. Create a signature, then tap Done.

4. With each method above, you can use the Description box to describe the signature. You can also select Clear if you want to repeat the signature. Select Done after you're done.

5. When you see the signature display in Preview using one of the options above, you can then drag it to move it to the place required in the document. Again, you can drag the angle to change the size of your signature.

Next, you can save, export, or share a signed PDF using a File in the menu bar.

How to Bring Signature Files to PDF on Mac

1. Open PDF file in Preview, right-click the file in the folder or on your desktop, move to Open and select Preview from the shortcut menu. Or, if you've opened Preview, select File click Open and search for the file. Select PDF and select Open.

2. Select Markup in the Toolbar Preview at the top. This displays the bar for the Markup tool.

3. Use the drop-down arrow next to the Sign button to select your signature.

4. When your signature is displayed, drag to the place you want in the document. You can also drag the angle to change the signature size to fit the document if needed.

You can then save PDF, export it, or share it using Files in the menu bar.