How to Remove or Edit a Saved Fill and Sign Signature in PDF
Question details
The user needs to remove or edit an incorrect name or signature that was accidentally saved in the PDF Fill and Sign signatures list.
- Product
- PDF Editor
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- The user accidentally saved an incorrect signature profile while signing a PDF document and cannot find an obvious way to delete or modify the saved entry from the tool's drop-down menu.
- Observed behavior
- An incorrect signature remains in the Fill and Sign list, and the user is unable to immediately locate the interface options required to edit or remove it.
Ensure your PDF application is updated to the latest version, as the exact location of the signature settings or profile management menus might differ slightly across older software versions.
Delete the Saved Signature Directly from the Fill and Sign Menu
This is the quickest way to remove an incorrect signature directly from the tools panel while viewing a document.
Most PDF editors allow you to manage your saved signatures directly from the active tool menu without navigating deep into the application settings.
Open any PDF document in your reader and select the 'Fill and Sign' tool from the main toolbar or tools pane.
Click on the 'Sign' icon at the top of the window to open the drop-down list of your currently saved signatures.
Hover over the incorrect signature in the list. Click the Minus (-) or Delete icon that appears next to it to permanently remove it.
Clear Saved Profile Information from Settings
Use this method if you also need to remove auto-fill names, addresses, or other profile data saved alongside the signature.
Manage Fill and Sign Signatures Effortlessly with WPS Office
WPS PDF provides a highly intuitive Fill and Sign feature. You can easily add, edit, remove, and apply multiple signatures to your documents securely and without navigating complex menus.
- 1. Open Fill & Sign: Open your PDF document in WPS Office and navigate to the 'Fill & Sign' tab on the top ribbon.
- 2. View Signatures: Click on 'Sign' to reveal the drop-down menu containing all your saved signatures.
- 3. Delete Incorrect Entries: Hover your mouse over the signature you wish to remove and click the 'Trash Can' (Delete) icon.
- 4. Create a New Signature: Click 'Create Signature' to add a new, correct signature using your keyboard, drawing with your mouse, or uploading an image.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit an already placed signature on a saved PDF?
Once a PDF is fully saved and flattened with a signature, the signature becomes part of the document's base content and generally cannot be edited or moved. You can only manage the saved signature templates in your Fill and Sign tool list.
Why is the minus icon not appearing next to my signature?
The delete or minus icon is often hidden to save space. You must hover your mouse cursor directly over the saved signature in the drop-down list for the icon to appear. If it still does not show, ensure your software is updated to the latest version.
Does removing a signature delete it from previously signed documents?
No. Deleting a signature profile from your Fill and Sign settings only prevents it from being used in future documents. It does not alter, remove, or invalidate signatures on documents you have already signed and saved.
