How to Add a Signature in Pages: A Comparison of Four Simple Methods

You'll need to sign a Pages document with your MacBook at some point.

We'll show you how to add a signature to a document in Pages in this tutorial. By the end of this post, you'll know how to add a signature in Pages for yourself and any other persons who will be signing your documents.

Let's get this party started.

Four Methods for Adding a Signature to Pages

Here are four simple ways to add a signature to a document in Pages:

1. Using Electronic Signature Software

Using electronic signature tools is the simplest way to add a signature to a document in Pages. These technologies allow you to collect legally binding signatures online while also taking care of the most difficult aspects of the procedure.

But how can you know which online signing tool is best for you?

Signaturely is a free and simple e-signature app for MacBook users who want to add legally binding online signatures to any document.

It's simple to sign with Signaturely. This is how you do it:

Step 1: Convert your file to a PDF.

The first step is to convert your Pages document into a file that you can open in another programme. To convert a Pages file, first open it.

Then go to File, then Export To, and choose PDF as your destination. You'll be sent to a new window where you can make more settings. Simply click Next, give your file a name, and save it to the folder you want.

Step 2: Upload your PDF

Now that you've created a PDF, go to Signaturely and upload your document. You can also create signature fields here and place them wherever they're needed.

You can then add your signature and email it to the rest of your signees if your signature is required.

Step 3: Request signatures

Your signees will be alerted via email once you've sent your document, informing them that their signature is necessary.

Signaturely will walk them through the signing process from beginning to end, starting with creating an online signature if they don't already have one and guiding them through each signature.

It makes no difference whether the signers are experienced with online signatures or have never signed anything online before. Messagely simplifies the procedure and allows anyone to sign a document quickly and easily.

Step 4: Maintain a record of your document.

There's no need to wait in the dark. To keep informed, use Messagely. Messagely notifies you who has and has not signed your paper, and it offers friendly notifications and email reminders to speed up the process.

Sign up for a free Signaturely account or a commercial account with limitless templates and signature requests right here.

Pros:

Very simple to use

Free package with lots of benefits

Advanced features are available.

It's safer than Your signees will be guided step-by-step by Pages.

Allows you to manage and supervise a large number of papers.

Free plan for life and very low-cost premium plans

Cons:

No mobile app available (currently in development)

2. Using an Existing Signature Image

An existing image of your signature can also be used as an electronic signature.

Begin by tracing your signature onto a piece of blank paper. Make sure there are enough blank margins around the signature to allow for future adjustments.

You can snap a photo of your signature or scan it to digitise it now that you have it. To make the signature and the background look completely black and white, increase the contrast and brightness of the image.

When you're finished with your image, save it as a JPEG to use as a signature, and then paste it into your Pages page.

Pros:

Simple to carry out

It adds a personal touch and a sense of style.

It resembles your ink signature as closely as possible.

Simple and adaptable

Free

Cons:

It's possible that it's not as legally binding as using electronic signature software.

Although simple, it takes a long time.

It's a lengthy procedure.

3. Adding a Drawn Signature

By drawing a digital signature, you can bypass the process of digitising the signature entirely.

The first option is to utilise your mouse or trackpad to accomplish this. If you're using a MacBook, you won't find a drawing app preinstalled. You can use an app like Sketch or Patina to do it offline, or you can do it online with Signaturely's Online Signature Maker.

The Online Signature Maker from Signaturely

If you want to utilise the Online Signature Maker, pick “Draw your signature.” You'll see a drawing pad emerge where you can sign your name. All you have to do is create your signature and personalise it with your mouse, stylus, or trackpad.

You can also just text your signature instead of sketching it. To do so, go to "Type your signature" and type your initials or entire name in the text field. Then you may modify it by selecting a font and letter colour.

When you're finished, save your signature as a PNG and put it into your Pages documents as an image.

Using a drawing app

If you don't already have one, get one and start drawing. Then choose a colour and a brush to begin sketching your signature.

When you're happy with the result, save it and paste it into your Pages file as an image.

4. Using Apple Preview

Apple Preview may also be used to add a signature to pages. Here's how to do it:

Convert your file.

Because Preview only signs PDFs, you'll have to convert your file if you wish to use this feature. You can save your document as a PDF or convert it using an online tool.

Then save it to the location where you'll keep it.

Make an online signature.

With Preview, open the freshly converted PDF document. Then, select the Signature icon from the Markup icon. After that, choose Create Signature and you're good to go.

Using a TrackPad to Sign

Using the TrackPad option, you may quickly generate a new signature. By clicking it, you can see how you're drawing your signature using your TrackPad in a drawing window. The TrackPad will act as a signature capture device, allowing you to draw your signature as usual with your finger as a "pen."

Using the camera to sign

You can use the Camera option if you don't want to use the TrackPad. This will activate your webcam and display the camera view in a window.

To show your camera, simply sketch your handwritten signature on a blank piece of paper or obtain a pre-written document. Your camera will recognise and scan your handwriting, allowing you to sign documents with it as an image.

Using your iPhone or iPad to sign

You can also select the iPhone or Smartphone option if you have your device nearby and have previously linked it to your Mac.

This will allow you to draw your signature on your smartphone. You may sign your name with your finger or the Apple Pencil this way. Simply click "Done" after you're finished, and your signature will be saved to Preview.

Preview allows you to sign your paper.

You can sign your document with Preview now that you've registered your signature. Simply select your signature from the Signature button, as you did before. This will result in a little box with your signature appearing on the document. You can resize it to fit your document by dragging and dropping it.

You can save and share your document with other signees after you've signed it with Preview.

Pros

Fairly easy to do
Fast once it’s set it up
No need for extra apps
Legally-binding

Cons

Only those who already own a Mac can use it.
Due to its obscurity, you may need to instruct other signees on how to use it.

Adding a Signature to Pages: Frequently Asked Questions

On a Mac, how do you add a signature to pages?

Using free online signature systems like Signaturely is the simplest way to do this. Simply convert your Pages document to a PDF, submit it to the platform, add signature fields, and send it to your signees.

Your signees will then be guided through the process of signing the full document by Signaturely. Try it for free right now.

On an iPad, how do I add a signature to a Pages document?

On an iPad, adding a signature to a document is simple. To begin, convert the document to PDF format. Then, in Preview, open your PDF, press the Markup symbol, and then select the Signature icon.

On your iPad, you'll be able to make a signature and add it to a document.

What is the best way to make a digital signature?

Signaturely's Online Signature Maker is the simplest way to create a digital signature. You can create a signature by drawing or typing it, then customising it to your taste and downloading it to use as needed.

On a Mac, how can I insert an existing signature image into a PDF file?

On a Mac, you can add a signature to a PDF using the Preview software. Simply use Preview to open your PDF. Then select the Sign button from the Markup icon. You can use this tool to make a signature and sign your PDF.