Apple Pages is a flexible built-in document editor for Mac. You can use this word processor to create documents, books, resumes, posters, etc. That said, when dealing with important documents, it misses out on an important feature – add signature.
Apple needs to add a digital signature feature to Pages for your documents. This guide will show you a quick workaround to easily insert a signature into an Apple Page using the Preview app on macOS.
Create Your Digital Signature with Preview on Mac
Before you can insert or add a signature to a document in Apple Pages, you first need to create your digital signature. The Preview app on macOS lets you do that easily.
Step 1: Open the document that needs to be signed in to Apple Pages and take a screenshot of the empty area with the keyboard shortcut CMD+Shift+4.
Step 2: Double-click the screenshot to open it in Preview and click the ‘Show Markup Toolbar’ button.
Step 3: Click on the Signature tool and you will see three different options to create your signature. You can: – create your signature using the trackpad – create your signature using your iPhone or iPad – create your signature using the camera
While we’ll show all three methods below, know that it takes a lot of effort to clearly scan your signature with your Mac’s camera. You should only use this feature if you have one of the newer Macs equipped with a 1080p webcam. Also, make sure you have good ambient light when using this feature.
Similarly, only use the second option if you have both an Apple Pencil and an iPad. Creating your signature with your finger on iPhone and iPad has almost the same results as if you were using a trackpad. Note that this feature will only work if all devices are signed in with the same Apple ID.
Create your signature with the trackpad
Step 1: Click the ‘Click Here to Begin’ button to get started.
Step 2: Write your signature using the trackpad and press any key. It can take a few tries to get a nice signature, so keep trying until you’re satisfied with the results. When you’re satisfied, click Done to save it.
Create your signature with the camera
Step 1: Sign your name on a blank sheet of paper and keep it ready for scanning.
Step 2: Select the camera option and then hold the paper so that the camera can see your signature. After the camera recognizes the signature, click the Done button to save the signature.
Create your signature with your iPhone or iPad
Step 1: Hold your iPhone or iPad nearby and select the ‘iPhone or iPad’ option on your Mac. Here, click on the Select Device option and select your device.
Step 2: The signature field will automatically open on your iPhone or iPad. Use Apple Pencil or your finger to sign.
Step 3: When it appears on your Mac, click the Done button to save it.
Add signature to screenshot
Step 1: Click the Signature tool and then click on the saved signature to add it to the screenshot.
Step 2: Use boundary markers to resize the signature and save it when you are satisfied with the result.
Insert your signature into Apple pages
Now that you’ve created your signature, follow the steps below to add it to your Apple Pages document.
Step 1: Open the document in Apple Pages and place the cursor where you want to insert your signature. Here, go to Media > Select.
Step 2: Select your signature file and click the Insert button.
Step 3: Use the resize handles to resize your signature. You can also drag the signature to adjust its position. Save the document when you are satisfied with the position.
Sign your documents in Apple pages easily
While Apple Pages doesn’t have a built-in signature option, you can easily add your signature to any document using the steps above. The best part is that you have to create your signature only once. Then you simply insert it into the Apple Page, whenever required. Then convert your Apple Pages document into a PDF document before sharing to ensure the security of your signature.
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