How to Send Multiple PDFs for Signature with Acrobat Pro
Question details
The user needs to send multiple PDF documents to recipients for electronic signature using Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Distributing multiple PDF documents for electronic signature and ensuring recipients can sign them securely without needing full software access.
- Observed behavior
- Configuring recipient emails, placing signature fields accurately, and setting up a compatible signing method for recipients.
Ensure you have the correct email addresses for all recipients and verify that your PDF documents are fully finalized before initiating the signature workflow.
Use the Acrobat Sign Workflow
Leverage the built-in Acrobat Sign feature to securely request signatures from multiple recipients, manage document order, and track signing status.
Acrobat Sign provides a seamless electronic-signature workflow. It allows you to enter recipient emails, assign specific signature fields, and track the progress of your documents in real-time. Recipients will receive an email link and can sign directly from their web browser.
Open Adobe Acrobat Pro, navigate to the 'Tools' tab, and select 'Request e-signatures'.
In the email field, enter the email addresses of the recipients in the order you want them to sign the documents.
Click 'Add Files' and select the multiple PDF documents you need to send for signature.
Click 'Specify Where to Sign'. Drag and drop the necessary signature blocks, date fields, or text fields for each recipient.
Review your configured fields and click 'Send' to dispatch the documents to your recipients.
Distribute Reader-Extended Fillable PDFs
Enable extended features so that recipients using the free Acrobat Reader can complete and sign the documents offline.
Easily Sign and Share PDFs with WPS PDF
WPS Office provides a comprehensive PDF toolset that allows you to easily create signature fields, sign documents electronically, and share multiple PDFs with recipients securely and efficiently.
- 1. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document you need to sign or share.
- 2. Access the signature tool: Navigate to the 'Fill & Sign' or 'Protect' tab on the top ribbon menu.
- 3. Create your signature: Click on 'Sign' to draw, type, or upload an image of your signature, and place it on the document.
- 4. Share with recipients: Save the document and use the built-in 'Share' feature to generate a secure link or attach it to an email for your recipients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do my recipients need Adobe Acrobat Pro to sign the PDFs I send?
No, recipients do not need the full Acrobat application. If you use the Acrobat Sign workflow, they can securely view and sign the documents directly through their web browser. If you send a Reader-Extended PDF, they can sign using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Can I track whether the recipients have viewed or signed the PDFs?
Yes. If you utilize the Acrobat Sign feature within Acrobat Pro, you can track document status in real-time from the application's dashboard, giving you visibility into exactly when a document is opened and signed.
Why are the signature fields not visible to my recipients?
Signature fields may not be visible if the PDF was saved with restrictive permissions or without enabling form fill-in tools. Always confirm the fields are visible before sending, or use the 'File > Save As Other > Reader Extended' option to ensure compatibility for users without premium software.
