would like to add a signature to my PDFs, but when I don't see this option in the annotations toolbar?
Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Please be more descriptive about what you're trying to achieve. It's possible Preview does not have the functionality you are looking for and you need to buy a more robust PDF editor. Use the Mac App Store to look for one, there are many to choose from.
Instructions for how you can add a signature to a PDF document, can be found in “Previews” help menu. Simply open up “Preview” from the applications folder, and click “help” in the top menu bar, then “Preview Help”. In the top right search area, type “Sign a PDF document” then “fill out a PDF form”.
You will see a link for “Sign a PDF document”. Once you have your signature saved, open the document as a PDF, then go to "tools / annotations / signature". This results in your curser becoming a "cross hair". Simply drag this over the area you want your signature to be added to. Also see http://osxdaily.com/2011/08/17/sign-pdf-with-digital-signature-mac-os-x/.
If you are not seeing this option, it could be that you are running 10.6.8 OS, and it is not built into this OS version
Well, I have Snow Leopard (10.6.8), so it might not be possible, but I've read other posts about the ability to add a digital signature to a PDF using Preview. For example: http://www.macworld.com/article/2010521/the-hidden-powers-of-mountain-lions-prev iew.html. What do you think, not an option with my current OS?
Yup, you need to upgrade to ML in order to get that feature.
ok - thank you!
I guess this reply is a little dated but I struggled with trying to get a digital signature on via preview in 10.6.8 snow leopard as well. The solution I finally hit on was to copy each page from preview into a word for mac, and then insert a scanned copy of my signature which I could then print in pdf and send digitally. A bit roundabout, but it worked for me and didn't require me to upgrade OS or install additional software.
Thought I put this down in case anyone else is grappling with this in future!
HI,
I had the same issue,
You need to convert documents to PDF first (Files, export as PDF)
And then you will have the option!
Kind regards.
Free Adobe Reader XI has a signature feature. Works well on 10.6.8.
I don't see the "signature" option in PDFs using Preview
