Sign Microsoft Word documents.

Adobe Sign lets you place an electronic signature or digital signature in nearly any type of document. Adobe Sign and Microsoft Word are especially compatible. All you need to do is upload the document to Adobe Sign and sign documents with some simple clicks.

How to insert an electronic signature into a Microsoft Word document.

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Sign up and login.

1. Sign up and login.

Sign up for a free Adobe Sign account if you don’t already have one and log in. Then select “Fill and Sign Yourself” from the home screen.

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Drag and drop.

2. Drag and drop.

Either drag and drop a Word document to the files box or click “Add a file from your computer” to select the Word doc you need to sign and select next.

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Add text.

3. Add text.

Click anywhere on your Word document to add comments or text where needed.

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Select signature placement and type.

4. Select signature placement and type.

Select the “Add signature” tool and then click in the document. Then click on area where a signature is needed. Choose your preferred signature setup: either type your full name, draw a signature with a mouse, upload a photo of a handwritten signature, or sign with your finger on a mobile phone.

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Apply.

5. Apply.

Select “Apply” to add your electronic signature to your Word document.

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Send.

6. Send.

Click the “Done” button and either download a copy of a signed document as a PDF or send a copy of the signed document to the email address of your choice.