From the left panel, select Fill in form fields and then select the field where you want to add text.
Last updated on
Dec 10, 2024
Learn how to fill and sign documents online via Acrobat on the web.
To fill out and sign a document on Acrobat on the web, select E-Sign > Fill & Sign. Then, choose Select a file and browse on your device to upload the document.
It opens the document and displays the Fill & Sign tools. You can now fill in the form fields and sign the form using the sign tools, as described in the following topics.
Fill text fields
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To fill in text fields, you can select the Text tool and then enter the text as needed.
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Select the text field again and enter your text.
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To reposition the text box to align with the text field, select it and hover over it. Once you see a plus icon with arrows, move the text box to the desired position.
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To edit the text, select the text box. Once you see the cursor and keypad, edit the text and select elsewhere to enter.
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To change the text size, select A or A as required.
Note:Resize the first annotation you place to fit the checkbox or radio button in the document, and the next annotations you add will be the same size and will fit the rest of the box or circle fields.
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To change the text color, select Choose color
from the Quick Actions toolbar and select a desired color from the color palette.
To avoid adding color formatting to signatures, select the 'Use original signature color' checkbox.
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Once done, select the next field space and enter your text in the text box.
Repeat the step to fill all the required fields in the form.
Fill radio option fields
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Hover over the field with the radio option.
It automatically displays the default checkmark or the selected radio field symbol.
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Select the radio option field to enter the symbol.
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To change the symbol, select the field again, and then from the menu, select More options and then select another symbol.
It marks the field with the selected symbol.
Add signature and initials
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Create your signature and initials if not already done. To do so:
- To add a signature, select Add signature. In the dialog, type or draw your signature and then select Save.
- To add your initials, select Add initials. In the dialog, type or draw your initials and then select Save.
Note:You may also add an image as your signature or initials. To add an existing image, select Image from the top menu.
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To add a signature or initials, select it, move to the field where you want to add it, and then click to place it.
You can drag and drop your signature to the desired position. Use the hover menu tools to resize or delete the signature or initials.
You can drag and drop your signature to the desired position. Use the hover menu tools to resize or delete the signature or initials. Caution:Once you add a signature or an initial to a form and save it, you cannot edit it again.
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To adjust the placement of your signature or initial, hover over it until you see a plus icon, and then select and move it as desired.
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To adjust the size of your signature, hover over the blue circle at the corner and then hold and drag it as desired.
Your completed and signed agreement is saved to Adobe cloud storage.
Tip:You can share the completed form with others, create a web form, or save a certified copy of the PDF.
