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==Video Tutorials==
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRhQYn3ACuU</embedvideo>
'''Install ScripTouch Adobe Acrobat Reader Plugin and Signing a PDF on Windows Tutorial'''
==Instructions==
==Instructions==


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===Step 1: Set Adobe Preferences===
===Step 1: Set Adobe Preferences===


#Open Adobe Acrobat Reader.
#Open Adobe Reader.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Reader Step 1.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Click '''Menu &gt; then Preferences &gt; Signatures'''
#Click '''Menu &gt; then Preferences &gt; Signatures'''
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Reader Step 2.png|300x300px]]</div>
#In the ''"Creation &amp; Appearance"'' section, click '''"More..."'''
#In the ''"Creation &amp; Appearance"'' section, click '''"More..."'''
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Reader Step 3.png|300x300px]]</div>
#For the ''"Default Signing Method,"'' select '''"Scriptel.SignAndSave."'''
#For the ''"Default Signing Method,"'' select '''"Scriptel.SignAndSave."'''
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Reader Step 4.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Click '''"OK"''' to close the "Creation &amp; Appearance" section.
#Click '''"OK"''' to close the "Creation &amp; Appearance" section.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Reader Step 5.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Click '''"OK"''' to close the "Preferences" section.
#Click '''"OK"''' to close the "Preferences" section.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Reader Step 6.png|300x300px]]</div>


===Step 2: Plug in a ScripTouch Signature Pad===
===Step 2: Plug in a ScripTouch Signature Pad===
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#Open the Adobe PDF document you want to sign.
#Open the Adobe PDF document you want to sign.
#In the ''Quick Tools'' toolbar, click the '''"Digitally Sign"''' documents icon.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Reader Step 1.png|300x300px]]</div>
#If you don't see the '''"All Tools"''' menu, click the link in the toolbar.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Reader Step 2.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Look for '''"Use a Certificate"''' and click it. Expand the list, if you need to.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Reader Step 3.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Click the '''"Digitally Sign"''' documents icon.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Reader Step 4.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Use your mouse to draw a rectangle where you want to place your digital signature.
#Use your mouse to draw a rectangle where you want to place your digital signature.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Reader Step 5.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Sign on your ScripTouch pad.
#Sign on your ScripTouch pad.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Reader Step 6.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Click the '''"OK"''' button when you are done signing.
#Click the '''"OK"''' button when you are done signing.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Reader Step 7.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Adobe Reader will tell you that your signature was successfully applied. Hit '''"OK."'''
#Adobe Reader will tell you that your signature was successfully applied. Hit '''"OK."'''
The document is now saved with the new signature.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Reader Step 8.png|300x300px]]</div>
 
'''The document is now saved with the new signature.'''

Latest revision as of 11:19, 17 October 2023

Video Tutorials

Install ScripTouch Adobe Acrobat Reader Plugin and Signing a PDF on Windows Tutorial

Instructions

Before You Begin, You'll Need:

  • The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. NOTE: Acrobat Reader must be installed before Sign and Save.
  • A Scriptel ScripTouch signature pad.
  • The latest version of ScripTouch Sign and Save installed. Need help? Check out the link to our handy guide: ScripTouch Sign and Save installation.

Step 1: Set Adobe Preferences

  1. Open Adobe Reader.
  2. Click Menu > then Preferences > Signatures
  3. In the "Creation & Appearance" section, click "More..."
  4. For the "Default Signing Method," select "Scriptel.SignAndSave."
  5. Click "OK" to close the "Creation & Appearance" section.
  6. Click "OK" to close the "Preferences" section.

Step 2: Plug in a ScripTouch Signature Pad

Plug one of our signature pads into your computer to use the software.

Step 3: Sign a PDF Document

  1. Open the Adobe PDF document you want to sign.
  2. If you don't see the "All Tools" menu, click the link in the toolbar.
  3. Look for "Use a Certificate" and click it. Expand the list, if you need to.
  4. Click the "Digitally Sign" documents icon.
  5. Use your mouse to draw a rectangle where you want to place your digital signature.
  6. Sign on your ScripTouch pad.
  7. Click the "OK" button when you are done signing.
  8. Adobe Reader will tell you that your signature was successfully applied. Hit "OK."

The document is now saved with the new signature.