Adding your signature to a document using Preview is just one of the more than 10 ways that you can improve your Mac experience with macOS Ventura.
How to Sign a PDF Using the Trackpad
Every Mac ships with macOS, and every version of macOS includes the Preview app. You can use Preview to create and import signatures, sign PDFs, and export PDF documents. Use the following steps to open a PDF in Preview. Tip: if your Mac has a Force Touch trackpad, you can press more firmly with your finger to sign your name with a bolder stroke. If you prefer to write out your signature using a traditional pen and paper you can use your Mac’s built-in webcam to scan and import your signature directly into any document in Preview. Good to know: do you get irritated with that floating screenshot window in the corner of your Mac? You can get rid of it by following this guide.
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How To Sign a PDF Using Your iPhone or iPad
If you prefer to use your iPhone or iPad to sign a PDF document on your Mac, you can do so very easily. Just be sure that you have your iPhone or iPad nearby. For even greater accuracy, you can use an Apple Pencil to sign your signature on your iPad before transferring it to your Mac.
How to Export a Signed PDF From Preview
After you are finished signing your PDF, you can export a signed copy for your records or to share using Preview. Tip: if you are looking to protect any sensitive documents that you have signed from prying eyes, you can follow our guide to discover how to hide files, folders, and desktop icons on Mac. Image credit: Unsplash. All screenshots by Brahm Shank.
