Edit the scanned obsolete agreements to remove scanned signatures and hand notes, verify the documents remain readable…
Open the PDF form you want to fill in Adobe Acrobat.
Select the Fill & Sign tool from the right pane or the Tools menu.
Click into each form field and type your information where required.
Best practiceIf a field is not interactive, you can use the 'Add Text' option in Fill & Sign to type anywhere on the document.
Click the signature icon in the Fill & Sign toolbar to add your personal signature.
Choose to add your signature and either type, draw, or upload an image of your signature.
NoteYou can save your signature for future use if desired.
Click your signature to place it on the document, then drag it to the appropriate location.
Save the completed and signed PDF using File > Save or File > Save As.
CautionOnce saved, some forms may not allow further editing of fields or signatures.
You can resize or reposition your signature after placing it by clicking and dragging the corners.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
You can only remove signatures and notes that you added yourself using the 'Fill & Sign' tool. This is a security feature. Once another person signs a document, that signature is usually locked to prevent changes. If you need to change a document signed by someone else, you might need to ask them for a new version or send it back for their review.
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Fill & Sign | Lets you add text, signatures, and initials to forms, and also remove your own. |
| Edit PDF | Allows you to change the actual text, images, and layout of the PDF content. |
When you remove a signature you added with 'Fill & Sign' and save the document, it is generally gone from the visible content. However, some advanced document tracking or legal systems might keep a record of changes. For typical use, the signature is simply removed.
The 'Fill & Sign' tool lets you remove individual notes by selecting and deleting them. There isn't a one-click 'remove all notes' button specifically within 'Fill & Sign' for multiple items you've added. You will need to click on each note or signature you want to remove and delete it separately. Always save your document after making changes.