How do I add a handwritten signature to a PDF?

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How do I create a handwritten signature in Word?

Sign your name on a white, unlined piece of paper. Scan the signature and save it as a BMP, ... Start Word. Go to the Insert tab and select Pictures. Navigate to the signature file and select Insert. Select the image and activate the Picture Tools tab.

How do I create a handwritten signature in Gmail?

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How do I scan a signature into a PDF?

In the Tools panel, click Document Processing and click Optimize Scanned PDF. ... The text doesn't need to be captured, so deselect Make Searchable. To improve the appearance even more, click Edit and adjust the filter settings. Click OK to process the signature then save the PDF.

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Does everything a PDF editor should, except when a signature placement is required. The signature is squeezed into a field that miniaturizes the graphic.

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