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      How do I add a signature to a PDF document?

      There are four easy ways to add an electronic signature: select from your saved signatures; add it as an image file; draw it in Lumin; or write it using a Lumin signature style. Find out how below.

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      TIP: You can select the Signature tool by typing S on the keyboard.

      (Method 1) SELECT FROM YOUR SAVED SIGNATURES

      1. Open the document you want to sign.
      2. Click the Sign icon on the Lumin toolbar. Any saved signatures will display to be selected.
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      3. Select your saved signature.
      4. Place the signature on your document with the cursor, and click again to stamp your signature.

      NOTE: You can easily manipulate a signature you have added to a Lumin PDF document, this article explains how.

      (Method 2) ADD SIGNATURE AS AN IMAGE FILE


      1. Open the document you want to sign.
      2. Click the Sign icon on the Lumin toolbar.Screen Shot 2022-06-03 at 10.11.56 AM
      3. Select Add Signature.
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      4. Select Image > Upload Image.
      5. Open your selected image from your device (no larger than 2.5MB) and click Save.Screen Shot 2022-02-22 at 6.41.55 PM
      6. Your signature will appear on your cursor in the document. Click where you want to stamp your signature.

      NOTE: You can easily manipulate a signature you have added to a Lumin PDF document, this article explains how.

      (Method 3) DRAW YOUR SIGNATURE

      1. Open the document you want to sign.
      2. Click the Sign icon on the Lumin toolbar.Screen Shot 2022-06-03 at 10.11.56 AM
      3. Select Add Signature.Screen Shot 2022-06-03 at 10.14.29 AM
      4. Select Draw > Draw your signature with your cursor.Screen Shot 2022-02-22 at 6.43.42 PM
      5. Click on Change color (optional) and select the color you prefer for your signature.Screen Shot 2022-02-22 at 6.44.28 PM
      6. Click on Save.
      7. Your signature will appear on your cursor in the document. Click wherever you would like to place your signature.

      NOTE: You can easily edit a signature that you have added to a Lumin PDF document. This article provides detailed instructions on how to do so.

      (Method 4) USE A LUMIN SIGNATURE STYLE

      1. Open the document you want to sign.
      2. Click the Sign icon on the Lumin toolbar.Screen Shot 2022-06-03 at 10.11.56 AM
      3. Select Add Signature.
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      4. Select Type.Screen Shot 2022-02-22 at 6.46.48 PM
      5. Enter your name or initials in the signature field.
      6. To customize the style, click on Change color and Change font options, and personalize it according to your preferences.Screen Shot 2022-02-22 at 6.49.47 PM
      7. Click on Save.
      8. Your signature will appear on the cursor in the document. Click wherever you would like to place your signature.

      WARNING: On a Free Lumin plan, there is a 2-signature limit per month per document. Upgrade to Lumin Pro to unlock unlimited e-signatures.

      NOTE: You can easily edit a signature that you have added to a Lumin PDF document. This article provides detailed instructions on how to do so