Create Your Signature or Initials – Proof Help Center
The Proof Help Center explains that to create your signature or initials on a document, you select the respective field to open the signature creator, then choose to type, draw, or upload an image of your signature matching your name on the document, apply it by selecting "Create and apply," and repeat the process for initials fields, with support available if needed.
The short answer: You can create your signature and initials by typing, drawing, or uploading an image — just make sure they match your name as it appears on the document.
Open the Signature Creator
Open the signature creator by selecting a field on your document.
- Select a signature or initials field on the document to open the signature creator.
- On a mobile device, select the Sign button at the bottom of your screen.
Choose How to Sign
The signature creator offers three ways to create your signature or initials. Select the option you'd like to use:
- Type It: Select the radio button next to the font you'd like to use.
- Draw It: Draw your name as it appears on the document to create a digital signature.
- Upload It: Upload an image of your signature, adjust the cropping, select Create and continue, and adjust the size if needed.
Apply Your Signature
After choosing a signing method, apply your signature to the document.
- Select Create and apply.
If your uploaded image doesn't look right, try cropping it more tightly or use the Draw It option instead.
Create Your Initials
After signing, repeat the process for any initials fields on the document.
- Select an initials field and repeat the steps above to create your initials.
Summary Checklist
- Select a signature or initials field on the document to open the signature creator.
- Choose how to sign: type a font style, draw your name, or upload an image.
- Select Create and apply to place your signature on the document.
- Select an initials field and repeat the steps to create your initials.
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