How to Insert a Signature in Pages on Mac

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As more forms and contracts go electronic, inserting your signature virtually is a useful tool to have in your belt. If you're a Mac user, you can easily create a signature and insert it into a Pages document. In this article, we’ll show you how to do so.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Creating a Signature in Preview

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    This graphics app is automatically downloaded on all Mac computers. To open it, type “Preview” into your search bar.
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    This is located in the toolbar at the very top of your screen. [1]
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    All of these buttons are located within the "Tools" dropdown menu.
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    You will now see a grey rectangle for you to add your signature. Select Click here to begin and sign your name using your finger and trackpad. [2]
    • When you're finished creating your signature, press any key on your keyboard.
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    To open the screenshot tool, use the shortcut Command + Shift + 5 on your keyboard. Move the frame to capture your signature, then release. The screenshot will automatically save to your desktop.
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Method 2
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Adding the Signature in Pages

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    This is a pre-loaded application on your Mac. To open it, type "Pages" into your search bar.
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    Within the pop-up window, you should select the document you want to add your signature to. Click on it, and then click Open in the bottom right corner. [3]
    • If you want to create a new document, click New Document in the bottom left corner.
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    Within the document, simply click on the place where you want to insert your signature.
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    This is located in the window's top toolbar, and its icon looks like a landscape photo. [4]
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    This is located within the Media drop-down menu.
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    Click on Desktop in the left menu, click on the screenshot, and then click on Insert in the bottom left corner. You should now see your signature appear in the document! [5]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/annotate-a-pdf-prvw11580/mac
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/annotate-a-pdf-prvw1501/mac
      3. ↑ https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-insert-a-signature-in-apple-pages/
      4. ↑ https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-insert-a-signature-in-apple-pages/
      5. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/pages/add-an-image-tanb3bc78786/mac

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      1. Open Preview.
      2. Click on Tools .
      3. Create a signature.
      4. Take a screenshot of your signature.
      5. Open Pages.
      6. Click on Media .
      7. Insert your screenshot.

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