You no longer need to print documents to sign them as the task can be completed using just phones with two easy features.
Both Android and iPhone come with built-in options to add a quick signature onto documents, save a new copy, and send it to whoever you need.
For shorter and simpler documents, Apple’s Markup tool and the Google Drive app can be extremely helpful in this minor task.
Sign with Google Drive
All Android phones come with the Google Drive app, and it can be downloaded onto Apple devices, making signing documents easier.
After opening the PDF that needs editing, you’ll see an Edit option marked with a pencil or an Annotate option.
If the first option is available, you can select Form Filling to enter additional information, and for the pen option with squiggly lines, you’ll need to bring up a pen tool, which will allow you to sign the document.
In iPhone, the app is less flexible, so after opening the PDF, you’ll see a Fill out form option at the bottom, which will tell you if you can edit the existing file.
If this fails, you can simply use Apple’s built-in option to sign out the forms.
Sign with Apple’s Markup Tool
Apple’s Markup tool allows you to edit documents and photos with text, emojis, and signatures.
The first step is to open the PDF you need to sign, where you should see the Markup tool at the bottom-right corner of the screen, represented by a pen-tip inside a circle.
If the tool is not visible, tap the Share icon, and in the pop-up menu, you’ll see the Markup tool.
After enabling the tool, you’ll select the Signature icon marked by a rectangle with a pencil, which will likely be in the top row of the Markup menu.
This action will bring up a + icon at the bottom-right of the screen, and after tapping that, you’ll either select Add Text Form Box or Add Signature.
The former is good for typing in print text, while the latter is for handwriting signatures.
Notably, for documents that require multiple signatures and filling out multiple boxes, you can use advanced signing tools like Docusign or Microsoft 365.
