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Fix Only One Saved Signature Appears in Acrobat Fill & Sign on iPhone

Camila Milosovich Oct 19, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user is trying to apply a signature using Adobe Acrobat on iOS but can only see the first saved signature, preventing them from selecting other signature options.

Fix Only One Saved Signature Appears in Acrobat Fill & Sign on iPhone

Product: Adobe Acrobat for iOS
Device & OS: iOS 16.3.1
Scenario: Filling out and signing a PDF document on an iPhone using the Acrobat Fill & Sign feature.
Observed behavior: The app displays only one saved signature and does not provide access to any other previously saved signatures.

Before you start

Ensure your Adobe Acrobat app is updated to the latest version via the App Store, and double-check whether the missing signature was accidentally saved as an initial.

Solution 1Recommended

Verify Signature vs. Initials Tool

Adobe Acrobat differentiates between Signatures and Initials. Ensure you are checking the correct tool menu for your saved item.

Acrobat provides two distinct saving slots on mobile devices: one for a primary signature and another for initials. Often, users mistake one for the other or expect to see multiple full signatures in a single menu.

Open Fill & Sign

Open the PDF document in the Adobe Acrobat app on your iPhone and tap the Fill & Sign tool.

Check the Signature tool

Look at the bottom menu and tap the Signature icon (usually represented by a pen symbol).

Check the Initials tool

If your signature is not there, tap the Initials icon located right next to the Signature tool to see if it was saved there instead.

Signature Limits on Mobile: The Adobe Acrobat mobile app typically limits you to saving one primary signature and one initial at a time per Adobe ID. It does not support a drop-down list of multiple saved primary signatures.

Solution 2

Delete and Recreate Your Signature

Since the app generally holds only one main signature, you may need to delete the current one to create a new one.

Solution 3

Contact Support with a Screen Recording

If the app is malfunctioning and not displaying elements correctly, document the glitch and reach out to Adobe Support.

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1. Download the app: Download and install WPS Office from the App Store on your iPhone.
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3. Access PDF tools: Tap the 'Tools' menu at the bottom of the screen and navigate to the PDF Edit or Annotation section.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Adobe Acrobat mobile support multiple saved signatures?

By default, the Adobe Acrobat mobile app is designed to hold one primary signature and one set of initials per Adobe ID. To use a different primary signature, you typically need to delete the existing one and create a new one.

How do I switch between a signature and initials in Acrobat?

When using the Fill & Sign tool, the menu at the bottom displays two distinct icons: a pen icon for the main signature and another specific icon for initials. Tap the respective icon to access or create either option.

Why did my saved signature disappear after logging out?

Saved signatures in Adobe Acrobat are often tied to your Adobe ID and synchronized via Adobe Document Cloud. If you log out or use the app offline without syncing, your saved signature may not appear until you log back in.

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