How to Add a Signature in Word in 2024

Add Handwritten Signatures in Word

These simple methods will let you add handwritten signatures to Word:

Windows

1. Open your Word document and go to the place where you want to add your signature.
2. Click on "Insert" and then "Pictures" to upload your signature image.
3. Use the "Crop" tool to adjust the size of your signature.
4. That's it! You have successfully added your signature to Word.

MacOS

1. Open your Word document and click where you want to insert your signature.
2. Click on "Insert" and then "Pictures".
3. Select "Picture from File" to upload your signature image.
4. Use the "Picture Format" options to adjust the appearance of your signature.
5. Now you have added your signature to your Word document on Mac.

You may make a digital signature in Word and utilize your handwritten signature. There are two methods to follow:

1. Create A Signature in Word

• Insert your signature image in the right place on your Word document by clicking on "Insert" and then "Pictures".
• Adjust the size and remove the background of your signature image.
• Save and insert your signature in Word.

Note: You might need to use Word's picture background removal tool to manually remove the background from your signature image.

2. PhotoCut

With just one click, you can use PhotoCut to quickly eliminate the backdrop from your signature image in Word.

• Upload your signature image to PhotoCut's image background remover.
• Wait for PhotoCut's AI eraser to remove the background.
• Save the transparent PNG image and insert your signature into Word.

Draw a Signature in Word

You may use Word's "Draw Tool" to make a signature with your mouse or touchpad if you would rather design it by hand.

1. Click where you want to insert your signature.
2. Go to "Draw" and choose "Drawing Canvas".
3. Select a drawing tool and create your signature.
4. Use your mouse or touchpad to sign your Word document.

Use Signature Line to Add Word Doc Signature

You can also use the "Signature Line" tool to add a formal e-signature to your Word document.

1. Click where you want to add the signature.
2. Go to "Insert" and find "Signature Line".
3. Choose "Microsoft Office Signature Line" and fill in the required information.
4. Click "OK" to add the signature to your Word document.

Use Text Tool to Create a Reusable Signature in Word

If you want to create a reusable signature with additional information, you can use the Text tool in Word.

Instead of inserting a temporary signature, follow these steps to create a reusable signature:

Windows

• Click below your signature image and enter the text you want.
• Select both the signature image and text.
• Go to "Insert" and choose "Quick Parts".
• Save your reusable signature in the Quick Part Gallery.

MacOS

If you are using Word on Mac, follow these steps to create a reusable signature:

• Insert your signature and type the text below it.
• Select both the signature image and text.
• Click on "Insert" > "Auto Text" > "New".
• Name your Auto Text and save your signature on Mac.

Add a Reusable Signature to a Word Document

1. Click where you want to insert the signature in your Word document.
2. Go to "Insert" and find "Quick Parts" to use your reusable signature.
3. Select the Auto Text with your signature block.

Conclusion

We have demonstrated four methods for adding a signature to Word in this blog. You can select the approach that suits you the best. Word has several choices to make your papers appear professional, regardless of your preference for a digital or handwritten signature. To make a reusable signature for later use, we advise utilizing the Auto Text tool.

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