Digitally Signing a Document

Digitally signing a PDF in Vu is generally as simple as clicking a signature field. If you do not have a Digital ID yet, you will need to create one first. See Creating a New Digital ID.

ClosedDigitally Signing a PDF That Already Has a Signature Field

  1. Click in the desired signature field. The Sign dialog box appears.

  2. Choose a Digital ID.
  3. For PKCS #12 IDs, enter the Password and click Log in.
    • Windows Certificate Store IDs do not require a separate password as they are protected by the user's Windows login.
  4. Complete any of the desired Options fields.
  5. Select an Appearance for your signature.
  6. Click OK. A Save As dialog box appears. Signed documents must be saved at the time of signature placement.
  7. Enter a file name and select the location for the signed file, then click Save to save the signed PDF.

Related topics

Creating a New Digital ID

Controlling a Signature Appearance