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How to Disable Type and Image Signatures in Adobe Fill & Sign
Question details
The user wants to configure Adobe Fill & Sign so that document recipients are restricted to using only the Draw signature option, disabling the Type and Image options.
- Product
- Adobe Fill & Sign
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Configuring document signature settings before sending a file to ensure recipients use a manually drawn signature.
- Observed behavior
- The standard Adobe Reader desktop application does not display options to restrict recipient signature types.
Verify your Adobe account subscription level, as signature restriction features are exclusive to business-tier accounts and cannot be accessed from free or standard personal accounts.
Configure Signature Preferences in a Business Account
Use the web-based Adobe Account Settings to disable the Type and Image signature options for recipients.
To enforce the Draw-only signature rule for your document recipients, you must access the administrative settings through an Adobe business account online. These configurations are not available directly within the standard Adobe Reader DC desktop application.
Log in to your Adobe business account via the web browser. Navigate to the Account menu and select Account Settings.
From the settings sidebar or main menu, locate and click on Signature Preferences.
Scroll down to find the section labeled 'Allow recipients to sign and initial by'.
Clear or uncheck the boxes for 'Type' and 'Image', ensuring that only 'Draw' remains selected. Save your configuration.
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If you need a simple way to draw your own signatures on PDF documents without requiring expensive business subscriptions, WPS Office provides a fully featured, intuitive PDF editor.
- 1. Open your PDF in WPS: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document that requires a signature.
- 2. Access the Signature Tool: Click on the 'Insert' tab in the top ribbon and select the 'Sign' or 'PDF Signature' button.
- 3. Draw Your Signature: Choose the 'Draw' option in the dialog box to manually draw your signature using your mouse or trackpad.
- 4. Apply to Document: Click 'OK' to finalize the signature and click anywhere on the document to place it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable typed signatures in the free Adobe Reader DC?
No, the standard Adobe Reader DC desktop application does not have the administrative controls to disable typed or image signatures for recipients. This feature requires an Adobe business-level account.
Why is the Signature Preferences option missing in my Adobe account?
Signature Preferences are restricted to Adobe Sign business and enterprise tiers. If you are logged in with a standard individual or free account, these options are hidden.
Can I draw a signature in WPS Office?
Yes, WPS Office includes a robust PDF editor that allows you to easily draw, type, or insert image signatures directly into your PDF documents for free.
