How to Change Digital Signature Appearance in Adobe Sign
Question details
The user wants to enforce a consistent signature-only appearance across all signers in Adobe Sign agreements, avoiding variations that include name and date.
- Product
- Adobe Sign
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Configuring signature fields and sending agreements to multiple signers.
- Observed behavior
- Different signers have varying signature formats, where some show only the signature while others automatically include the name and date.
Verify your document field types and check your account-level signature preferences to ensure you have the correct permissions to modify appearance constraints.
Review and Configure Signature Field Types
Identify whether the document uses standard e-signature fields or certificate-based digital signatures, as this fundamentally dictates the visible appearance.
The visible signature appearance is heavily controlled by the signature field type and signing method. Using inconsistent field setups often leads to mismatched signature outputs among signers.
Check your document template in authoring mode to see if you are using standard Adobe Sign signature fields or certificate-based digital signature blocks.
If a strict signature-only look is required, replace any digital certificate blocks with standard signature fields before sending the agreement.
Double-click the signature field in the Adobe Sign template editor to review its specific formatting, validation rules, and appearance constraints.
Adjust Digital ID Appearance Settings
If using certificate-based signatures is mandatory, adjust the local appearance settings to hide additional text details manually.
Easily Apply Consistent Signatures with WPS PDF
If you need a straightforward way to sign documents with a consistent, clean appearance without complex routing settings, WPS PDF allows you to insert uniform custom signatures effortlessly.
- 1. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document.
- 2. Access the signature tool: Navigate to the 'Insert' or 'Fill & Sign' tab and click on the 'Sign' button.
- 3. Create your signature: Choose to type, draw, or upload an image of your signature to ensure a consistent look.
- 4. Place and save: Click exactly where you want the signature to appear, adjust the size, and save your document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my digital signature include the date and time?
Certificate-based digital signatures typically embed timestamps, distinguished names, and validation statuses by default to comply with strict security and auditing standards.
Can I force a signature-only appearance for all signers in Adobe Sign?
You can encourage a consistent look by using standard e-signature fields rather than digital certificates, though individual users with self-signed certificates might still trigger varied appearances depending on their local configurations.
What is the difference between standard Adobe Sign fields and certificate-based signatures?
Standard fields capture simple electronic representations of a signature (like a drawing or typed name), while certificate-based signatures use encrypted digital IDs that automatically display additional identity and timestamp information.
