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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.
An electronic signature is a digital way to show you agree to a document, just like signing with a pen. It matters because it makes signing documents faster and easier, especially when you are not in the same place as the other person. It also helps keep records clear and organized.
Yes, you can still use Fill and Sign on a scanned image document. Acrobat can often recognize where you might want to sign. You can simply drag your signature onto the image, just like with a regular PDF. It works even if the document is not a perfect form.
'Fill and Sign' is for when you need to sign a document yourself. You open it and add your own signature. 'Request Signatures' is for when you need to send a document to other people for them to sign. It helps you manage who needs to sign and tracks their progress. They are for different situations.
You cannot automate adding your own signature with an API because signing a document is a personal action. It needs to be done by you directly in the Acrobat application. This ensures that you are the one making the choice to sign, which is important for legal reasons and security.