Which Acrobat Subscription Lets You Request PDF Signatures?
Question details
The user wants to know which Adobe Acrobat subscriptions include the Request Signatures feature and how to use it.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Sending a PDF document to multiple recipients to gather electronic signatures.
- Observed behavior
- Needs information on subscription transaction limits and the step-by-step process for requesting signatures.
Check your current Adobe Acrobat subscription tier, as the number of signature requests you can send is restricted based on your specific plan.
Use the Request Signatures Feature in Adobe Acrobat
Follow these steps to send a document for signature using your Adobe Acrobat or Reader account.
The 'Request Signatures' or 'Send for Signature' feature is powered by Adobe Acrobat Sign services. While you might be able to try it a few times for free, the total number of documents you can send depends on your organization's Adobe Sign or Acrobat subscription level.
Recipients do not need to install Acrobat to sign the document; they can generally sign directly through a standard web browser on their computer or mobile device.
Launch Adobe Acrobat and open the PDF document that needs to be signed.
Locate and click the 'Request Signatures' or 'Send for Signature' button in the right-hand tools menu.
Enter the email addresses of the people who need to sign the document. You can also specify the signing order if necessary.
Drag and drop signature fields, text boxes, and date fields onto the document where required.
Click the Send button. The recipients will receive an email containing a link to sign the document securely in their web browser.
Sign and Edit PDFs Easily with WPS Office
Need to sign documents or manage PDFs without worrying about strict subscription limits? WPS Office provides powerful PDF editing and native signature tools, allowing you to easily draw, type, or insert image signatures into your documents.
- 1. Open PDF in WPS: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document.
- 2. Access Signature Tools: Navigate to the 'Insert' or 'Fill & Sign' tab and click on the 'PDF Signature' icon.
- 3. Create Your Signature: Choose to type your name, draw your signature, or upload a picture of your physical signature.
- 4. Place and Save: Drag the newly created signature to the correct location on the page, then save the document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do recipients need an Adobe account to sign the PDF?
No, recipients generally do not need an Adobe account or Acrobat installed. They will receive an email with a link to sign the document securely through their web browser.
Can I try Adobe's Request Signatures feature for free?
Yes, you can usually try the feature a couple of times for free in Acrobat or Reader, but continuous usage requires a qualifying Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Sign subscription.
Why is my Request Signatures tool grayed out or unavailable?
This typically happens if your current Adobe subscription does not include Adobe Sign services, or if you have exceeded the sending transaction limits of your specific plan.
How are signing orders handled when requesting signatures?
When adding recipients in the 'Request Signatures' menu, you can toggle an option to specify whether they need to sign in a specific sequential order or if anyone can sign at any time.
