Capturing signatures

In order to sign an document by means of the signotec Adobe Acrobat plug-in, standard-compliant electronic form fields of the type “digital signature” are needed (so-called “DigSig” fields).

Alternatively, signatures can be captured manually at any position.

Using signature field

To start signature capture for an existing signature field, click on the desired signature field.

The signature dialog opens and the signature and, if applicable, the name and reason can be entered.

Click “OK” or the corresponding button on the signature device to confirm the signature and insert it into the document.

Once the signature has been confirmed, Adobe Acrobat saves the document automatically. Manual saving is not needed.

Capturing signature manually

If the document does not contain any signature fields or if multiple signatures are to be captured, signatures can also be added manually in any position with the “Digital signing” tool. The tool can be accessed under “All tools → Show more → Use a certificate”.

When the tool is selected, the mouse pointer turns into a crosshairs icon. You can then click and drag with the mouse to create the signature area. The signature capture is started directly and the captured signature is inserted in the previously selected area.

If the signature capture is interrupted, the document remains unchanged.

Creating empty signature fields is not possible with the free-of-charge version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This requires fee-based add-on products.

The steps described in these instructions relate to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and Acrobat Pro. The menu navigation may differ in older versions.