10.7: Optimizing annotated signature for Preview files
Aug 04, '11 07:30:00AM
Contributed by: BrentT
Preview in Lion adds the ability to annotate a PDF document with an image of your signature.
WIth Lion you can add an image of your signature to a PDF file. This allows you to send a signed PDF form without having to fax it. There are some tricks to getting a good signature image. Here's what to do:
- Open Preview » Preferences » Signatures. Press + to add a new signature. A Signature Capture window will then open.
- Use a Sharpie or other broad dark marker to sign your name very large on a blank 8.5" x 11" sheet of printer paper.
- Be sure there is plenty of light on the page as you hold it in front of the camera. Do not let shadows fall within the viewing area. Don't use paper that has writing on the reverse side.
- Hold one finger over the Enter button as you move the paper toward the camera. Align the signature along the blue line and hit Enter when you see the signature you want.
You can have multiple signatures. For example, create a signature with your middle name. In addition to your signature you can create handwritten symbols such as check marks, faces, or phrases.
Paste the signature into a document by selecting View » View Annotations Toolbar, then selecting the Signature tool, click on the signature you want to use, then click on the document where you want the signature to appear.
[crarko adds: This is a very welcome, if somewhat overdue, addition to Preview.]
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