More people are working on their laptops than ever before thanks to the rising popularity of hybrid working. Due to this, more companies are going paperless and opting to communicate using online services.
If you frequently use Google Docs and want to start adding your signature to certain documents, then make sure you keep reading, as we’re going to be walking you through the process in this simple step-by-step guide.
Here is how you can create your own digital signature in Google Docs in just a few simple steps.
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What you’ll need:
- Access to Google Docs
- A desktop/laptop, phone or tablet
The Short Version
- Open a page in Google Docs
- Click Insert
- Go to Drawing
- Click on New
- Click on Scribble
- Draw your signature
- Click Save
- Move your signature as needed
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1Open a page in Google Docs
Make sure you are logged into your Google account. Open up a page in Google Docs.
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2Click Insert
From the top menu, click on the Insert button.
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3Go to Drawing
Scroll down to the Drawing button.
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4Click on New
Select New from the drop-down menu.
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5Click on Scribble
Click on the small arrow in the top menu and select Scribble from the drop-down menu.
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6Draw your signature
Draw your signature. This can be done with a mouse, stylus or your finger, provided that you have a touchscreen device. You can edit your signature’s line and weight if needed.
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7Click Save
Once you are happy with your signature, press the Save button.
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8Move your signature as needed
You can move your signature around the screen or copy it into different Google Docs as needed.
Troubleshooting
Yes, you can keep your signature saved in a Google Docs page and copy and paste it into other Doc files as needed.
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Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
