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Signing PDF Documents with Adobe Reader

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Adobe Reader is a free application that can be used to read, fill, and sign PDF documents.

Installing Adobe Reader

You can install Adobe reader using either AppsAnywhere or Company Portal if you’re on Windows.

Signing a PDF

  1. Open the PDF document that you would like to sign in Adobe Reader.
  2. In the toolbar on the left, select Fill & Sign.
  3. There may already be a signature here. If you want to use it, you can click it and skip to step 6. If not, click the X to the right of the signature to remove it.Adobe Reader signatures interface
  4. Click Add signature to open a signature creation window.Add an electronic signature
  5. You can type your name, draw it with the mouse cursor or a touch pen, or upload an image to use as a signature. Choose the input method using the tabs at the top of the window. When you’re finished, click Apply.Signature creation window
  6. Your signature should appear under your cursor. You can click and drag it to your desired location. To finalize your signature, save the file.Signature placed in a document
    Signatures are permanent

    When you save a file with a signature placed in it, you will not be able to change or remove that signature later.

Updated on January 9, 2026

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