{"id":350717,"date":"2021-10-09T22:00:52","date_gmt":"2021-10-09T19:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-insert-a-handwritten-signature-in-google-docs\/"},"modified":"2021-10-09T22:00:52","modified_gmt":"2021-10-09T19:00:52","slug":"how-to-insert-a-handwritten-signature-in-google-docs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-insert-a-handwritten-signature-in-google-docs\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Insert a Handwritten Signature in Google Docs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a420af045331\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a420af045331\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-insert-a-handwritten-signature-in-google-docs\/#Create_and_Insert_Your_Signature\" >Create and Insert Your Signature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-insert-a-handwritten-signature-in-google-docs\/#Edit_or_Position_Your_Signature\" >Edit or Position Your Signature<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Insert a Handwritten Signature in Google Docs&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-731630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/google-docs-logo-675.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/google-docs-logo-675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/google-docs-logo-675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Docs logo on a white background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>While digital signatures have become a popular way to sign documents, you may have a document of your own where you just want to handwrite your signature. Using Google\u2019s drawing tool, you can create and insert your signature easily.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_and_Insert_Your_Signature\"><\/span>Create and Insert Your Signature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have you used the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/drawings\/\">Google Drawings<\/a> website to create a signature already? If so, you can simply embed that drawing into your document rather than making a new signature.<\/p>\n<p>To start creating a new signature, visit <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/\">Google Docs<\/a>, sign in, and open your document. Place your cursor in your document where you want to insert the signature. In the menu, click Insert &gt; Drawing and choose \u201cNew.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-755408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/InsertDrawingNew-GoogleDocsSignature.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Insert, Drawing, New\" width=\"500\" height=\"356\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Google drawing tool opens with a big, blank canvas for your signature. Click the Select a Line drop-down box and pick \u201cScribble.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-755407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LineScribble-GoogleDocsSignature.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Scribble\" width=\"400\" height=\"331\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Draw your signature using the plus sign that <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ears. You can make it a single, flowing line or a few put together. If you have one, you may want to use your iPad as a drawing tablet for this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-755414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DrawSignature-GoogleDocsSignature.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Draw your signature\" width=\"600\" height=\"452\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, you can adjust the line color, width, or style if you like. Select the signature or each piece of it and choose a tool drop-down box for your options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-755406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/CreateSignature-GoogleDocsSignature.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Adjust line width for the signature\" width=\"585\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re happy with the signature, click \u201cSave and Close\u201d to insert it into your document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-755412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/SaveClose-GoogleDocsSignature.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Save and Close\" width=\"650\" height=\"399\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The drawing tool will close, and you\u2019ll return to your document with your signature ready to go.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-755411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DocumentSignature-GoogleDocsSignature.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Signature in Google Doc\" width=\"650\" height=\"370\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Embed a Google Drawing Into Google Docs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edit_or_Position_Your_Signature\"><\/span>Edit or Position Your Signature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you place the drawing into your document, it appears as an image. This allows you to choose its position in relation to the other text and adjust the size and rotation. You can also edit it after you insert it if needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Wrap Text Around Images in Google Docs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Select the image and use the options in the floating toolbar that appears beneath. You\u2019ll see options to edit the signature (which reopens the drawing tool), arrange the signature with the text, or view all image options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-755410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EditSignature-GoogleDocsSignature.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Edit the signature image\" width=\"650\" height=\"414\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also resize the signature by dragging a corner or edge or align it in the document using the options in the toolbar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-755409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/SizeAlignSignature-GoogleDocsSignature.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Resize or align the signature image\" width=\"639\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Google\u2019s drawing tool makes it easy to create and insert a signature in Google Docs. 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