How to Set Up Signatures in Foxit PDF Reader

Background 

This knowledge-based article provides information on managing your signatures in Foxit PDF Reader.

Before You Begin 

• Ensure you have opened your PDF document in  Foxit PDF Reader. 
• Saved image of  your Signature

Steps to Follow

1. Click on the File Option from the top left corner and select Preferences. 
   
   
   
2. In the Preferences window click on the  Signatures Option. Then click on the  Appearance Styles button. 
   
   
   
   
   
3. Click on the New button.
   
   
   
4. Make sure to untick the check boxes under the Configure Text and Configure Logo sections
   PLEASE NOTE: This will remove the data in the preview section.
   
   
   
5. Let's select the Image option and insert the old signature you have created. You can use the Browse button to locate the saved Signature Image. 
   
   
   
   
   
6. Enter a name to the signature. Click on the OK button when you are done. 
   
   
   
7. Click on the OK button from the Preferences window.
   
   
   
   
8. Select the Protect option and click on the Sign & Certify option and then select Place Signature from the list.
   
   
   
   
    
9. Click and drag the cursor on the location you need the signature. The location will be get filled by a light blue color.
   
   
   
10. Sign Document window will open up when you are done. 
    1. Select the signature created from the  Appearance Type section.
       
       
       
11. Foxit will request a location for the new document to be saved.
    
12. Your document will be signed.