How to Sign a Google Document
Go to Google Docs., Sign in., Open a document., Identify the position for the signature., Use “Insert Drawing.” Click “Insert” from the menu bar then choose “Drawing.” A small window will appear., Select “Scribble.” Click the line button from the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to Google Docs.
Open a new web browser tab or window, and visit the Google Docs website. -
Step 2: Sign in.
Under the Sign in box, type in your Gmail email address and password.
This is your one Google ID for all of Google’s services, including Google Docs.
Click the “Sign in” button to proceed.
Upon logging in, you will be brought to the main directory.
If you already have existing documents, you can see and access them from here. , Double-click on the document you need to sign.
It will be opened in a new window or tab.
If you need to create a new document to be signed, click the large red circle with a plus sign on the lower right corner.
A new window or tab will be opened with the web-based word processor. , Position your cursor at the location where your signature needs to be placed. , This is your canvas for the drawing that you will insert in your document. , A list of available lines to be used will appear.
Select “Scribble” from here.
Scribble will look like your actual signature since it will follow what you draw on your screen. , Position your cursor on the canvas and start drawing your signature.
No need to worry about its size for now.
You can resize it later.
What’s important is that you draw a signature that resembles your real handwritten signature. , When you’re done, click the “Save & Close” button on the top right corner of the Drawing window.
Your signature will be inserted where you positioned your cursor earlier.
Your signature will be inserted as an image. , The image of your signature may be too big.
Click on it and dots will appear on its borders.
Click and drag on these dots to adjust and resize your signature. , Changes will be automatically saved. -
Step 3: Open a document.
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Step 4: Identify the position for the signature.
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Step 5: Use “Insert Drawing.” Click “Insert” from the menu bar then choose “Drawing.” A small window will appear.
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Step 6: Select “Scribble.” Click the line button from the header toolbar.
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Step 7: Draw your signature.
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Step 8: Insert the signature.
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Step 9: Resize the signature.
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Step 10: Exit the document when you’re done with the file.
Detailed Guide
Open a new web browser tab or window, and visit the Google Docs website.
Under the Sign in box, type in your Gmail email address and password.
This is your one Google ID for all of Google’s services, including Google Docs.
Click the “Sign in” button to proceed.
Upon logging in, you will be brought to the main directory.
If you already have existing documents, you can see and access them from here. , Double-click on the document you need to sign.
It will be opened in a new window or tab.
If you need to create a new document to be signed, click the large red circle with a plus sign on the lower right corner.
A new window or tab will be opened with the web-based word processor. , Position your cursor at the location where your signature needs to be placed. , This is your canvas for the drawing that you will insert in your document. , A list of available lines to be used will appear.
Select “Scribble” from here.
Scribble will look like your actual signature since it will follow what you draw on your screen. , Position your cursor on the canvas and start drawing your signature.
No need to worry about its size for now.
You can resize it later.
What’s important is that you draw a signature that resembles your real handwritten signature. , When you’re done, click the “Save & Close” button on the top right corner of the Drawing window.
Your signature will be inserted where you positioned your cursor earlier.
Your signature will be inserted as an image. , The image of your signature may be too big.
Click on it and dots will appear on its borders.
Click and drag on these dots to adjust and resize your signature. , Changes will be automatically saved.
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