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Create a legally-binding electronic signature and add it to contracts, agreements, PDF forms, and other documents – regardless of your location. Collect and track signatures with ease using any device.
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Every eSignature tool you need – inside a powerful PDF software

eSignature solution
Document tracking
Enhanced productivity
Custom branding
Security & compliance

eSign documents and collect signatures

Easily fill, edit, and sign your PDF documents in a single application, on any device.
Type, draw, or use a signature converter to create an eSignature from a picture of your handwritten autograph.
Create fillable PDFs and send them for signature to one or multiple recipients.
Set signer roles and customize a signing order.

Get visibility into the signing process

Receive instant alerts once signatures are in place.
Specify CC’d recipients and set actions upon document completion.
Monitor changes in your documents with audit trails.

Speed up your approval workflows

Send documents for signature faster by sharing them via short links.
Simplify data and signature collection by posting fillable PDF forms online.
Collect payments along with signed documents.

Showcase your branding when requesting signatures

Display your logo on signature invites, user notifications, and in the eSignature editor.
Customize an email message for your eSignature invites.
Redirect signers to your website once they complete your document.

Maintain industry-leading security and compliance

Authenticate signers via a password.
Make your document workflows compliant with industry-specific regulations, including HIPAA.
Secure the authenticity of a document with a unique ID.
Set an expiration date for your document.

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How to Add a Signature to PDF (and Send it Out for Signature)

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Sign any document using pdfFiller’s eSignature service without hassle

Add your virtual signature in just a few simple steps – without a scanner or printer.

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Upload your document to pdfFiller and open it in the editor.
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Generate and save your electronic signature using the method you find most convenient.
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Resize your signature and adjust its placement on a document.
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Retrieve

Save a signed, printable document on your device in the format you need or share it via email, a link, or SMS. You can also instantly export the document to the cloud.
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Why choose pdfFiller for eSignature and PDF editing?

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Cross-platform solution

Upload your document to pdfFiller and open it in the editor.
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Unlimited document storage

Generate and save your electronic signature using the method you find most convenient.
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Widely recognized ease of use

Resize your signature and adjust its placement on a document.
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Reusable templates & forms library

Save a signed, printable document on your device in the format you need or share it via email, a link, or SMS. You can also instantly export the document to the cloud.

The benefits of electronic signatures

Bid farewell to pens, printers, and paper forms.
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Efficiency

Enjoy quick document signing and sending and reclaim hours spent on paperwork.
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Accessibility

Sign documents from anywhere in the world. Speed up business transactions and close deals even while on the go.
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Cost savings

Eliminate the need for paper, printing, scanning, and postage to significantly cut your operational costs.
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Security

Protect your transactions with advanced encryption and audit trails. Electronic signatures ensure a higher level of security than traditional signatures.
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Legality

Electronic signatures are legally recognized in most countries around the world, providing the same legal standing as a handwritten signature.
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Sustainability

By eliminating the need for paper, electronic signatures contribute to environmental sustainability.

Enjoy straightforward eSignature workflows without compromising data security

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GDPR compliance

Regulates the use and holding of personal data belonging to EU residents.
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SOC 2 Type II Certified

Guarantees the security of your data & the privacy of your clients.
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PCI DSS certification

Safeguards credit/debit card data for every monetary transaction a customer makes.
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HIPAA compliance

Protects the private health information of your patients.
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CCPA compliance

Enhances the protection of personal data and the privacy of California residents.

Protected Highlight License Feature

The Protected Highlight License feature offers you a reliable way to safeguard your valuable content. This feature ensures that your highlights remain secure while giving you complete control over their usage. With the increasing need for content protection in today's digital landscape, this feature stands out as a vital solution.

Key Features

Comprehensive security for content highlights
Customizable access controls
Real-time monitoring of highlight distribution
Flexible licensing options
Easy integration with existing systems

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Protecting sensitive client information in professional settings
Safeguarding intellectual property for creators and authors
Managing highlight sharing within educational institutions
Enabling businesses to license content while retaining control
Facilitating secure content collaboration among teams

This feature effectively solves your content protection issues by providing robust security measures. You can control who accesses your highlights, ensure they are used appropriately, and prevent unauthorized sharing. With Protected Highlight License, you can focus on creating great content while knowing that your valuable highlights are well-protected.

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Unable to make any changes to saved (or blank) document in Word 2013 or 2016. The message “this modification is not allowed because the selection is locked” or “this modification is not allowed because the document is opened for viewing only” may appear in the bottom-left corner of the Word window.
If you have Office 2013, you don't have a subscription version. That would be Office 365. But the two most common causes of the “selection is locked” message are (1) an inactivated version of Office and (2) a document that is protected in some way, usually for forms using legacy form fields.
Close all Office apps. Press the Start button in the lower-left corner of your screen. Type an application name, like Word. The Word program icon appears in the search results. Right-click the Word icon, and select Run as administrator. Select Yes to allow Office to run as administrator.
If you have Office 2013, you don't have a subscription version. That would be Office 365. But the two most common causes of the “selection is locked” message are (1) an inactivated version of Office and (2) a document that is protected in some way, usually for forms using legacy form fields.
Step 1: Right-click the Word document that is locked for editing and chooses to open with Worded. Step 2: Now the Word document is unlocked automatically. You can edit it in your way. Step 3: Click the top left icon and choose Save.
Open Word→click on the Office Button at the top left. Click Word Options at the Bottom Right. Click on Resources and click Activate on the right side. If you get the activation prompt click next and activate Office over the internet.
Switch to the Review tab and then hit the Protect Document button to bring up a small menu. From that menu, choose To restrict Formatting and Editing. Next to the document, a little window should pop up. If at the bottom, you have a Stop Protection button, click that.

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