The Portable Document Format (PDF) is simply a file format developed by Adobe in the 1990s to present documents, including text formatting and pictures, in a form independent of app software, hardware, and operating systems.
Every PDF file embodies a total description of a fixed-layout flat document, not excluding the text, fonts, vector graphics, raster pictures plus other required information to display it. PDF was standardized as ISO 32000 12 years ago, and since then, no royalties have been needed for its implementation.
In this digital era, it is very ironic that PDFs often force us back into the real world. Most times, when signing a PDF is required, we are compelled to physically print out the file, sign it with a biro and then scan it back onto your PC again. Looking at this process now, it is a clear waste of time and effort.
Fortunately for us, we now have several PDF signing applications to make our lives easier and they allow us to sign PDF documents seamlessly straight from our smartphones. Do you own an Android device or tab, a very popular signing application you should know about is the Adobe Reader and it is available for free. See How To Sign A PDF On Your Android Smartphone Or Tab:
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How Can I Sign A PDF On My Android Device?
- Get the Adobe Reader application downloaded from your phone’s Google Play Store. It will cost you nothing and it only takes up small space on your phone.
- As soon as it is installed, launch it, and complete the initial setup. When it is all set, open your PDF in the application. This can be done seamlessly by heading straight to the PDF file and choosing Adobe Reader as the program to open it.
- Click the pen icon way down on the app screen and click “Fill & Sign?”
- Click the fountain pen tip icon, then click “Create Signature”
- Get yourself signed in with your finger in the “Sign Here” area, then click “Done.”
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- Click the fountain pen icon once more, then click the signature you just created.
- Click anywhere on the PDF to place the signature. Click and hold your finger down on the signature, and then drag it where you would want it permanently set.
- Click the checkmark at the top-left corner and that is that. The PDF should then be exported through email, SMS e.t.c.
You are done.
