With multiple ways to perform a digital signature, it's not always clear which option to use when. This recipe aims to assist researchers by providing instructions on the correct way to insert a unique digital signature into a document or pdf.
Prerequisites
- Secure your own environment.
- Access to Adobe Acrobat such as with your IU account.
Directions
Note: depending on whether you are opening an installed Adobe program or using the web app, some things may appear slightly different as described or in a different location.
- Navigate to Adobe at IU and Log in with your IU account
- Click on the "Open Creative Cloud" button under the banner, or go to https://creativecloud.adobe.com/cc/
- Click on the Open button for the Acrobat card
- If Acrobat is not visible, use the square dot menu to open the sidebar and navigate to Apps and find Acrobat there
- Note: do not use Acrobat Sign if it is available unless specifically asked by the entity sending the document
- Use the Adobe Acrobat window that opens up to Upload/Open the file that needs your signature
- Click on the right side purple "Fill & Sign" button (or navigate to "E-sign" in the toolbar)
- Select the "Sign Yourself" button with the pen scribbles icon and select "add signature"
- Type your name to be used as a signature in the box that pops up
- Alternative: upload a picture of your handwritten signature instead of typing in the box
- Click "Apply" and you now will have a stamp you can use to place your signature by clicking on the document.
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