Customizing signature workflows using seed values – Adobe Acrobat XI User Manual
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Electronic signatures
Last updated 1/14/2015
Customizing signature workflows using seed values
Seed values offer additional control to document authors by letting them specify which choices signers can make when
signing a document. By applying seed values to signature fields in unsigned PDFs, authors can customize options and
automate tasks. They can also specify signature requirements for items such as certificates and timestamp servers. For
more information about customizing signatures using seed values, see the Digital Signature Guide (PDF) at
Create the appearance of a certificate-based signature
You determine the look of your certificate-based signature by selecting options in the Signatures panel of the
Preferences dialog box. For example, you can include an image of your handwritten signature, a company logo, or a
photograph. You can also create different signatures for different purposes. For some, you can provide a greater level of
detail.
A signature can also include information that helps others verify your signature, such as reason for signing, contact
information, and more.
A Text signature B Graphic signature
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(Optional) If you want to include an image of your handwritten signature in the certificate-based signature, scan
your signature, and save it as an image file. Place the image in a document by itself, and convert the document to
PDF.
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Right-click the signature field, and select Sign Document or Certify With Visible Signature.
You can also create an appearance using the Signature preferences: Edit > Preferences > Signatures (Windows) or
Acrobat > Preferences > Signatures (Mac OS).
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From the Appearance menu in the Sign dialog box, select Create New Appearance.
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In the Configure Signature Appearance dialog box, type a name for the signature you’re creating. When you sign,
you select the signature by this name. Therefore, use a short, descriptive title.
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For Configure Graphic, choose an option:
No Graphic
Displays only the default icon and other information specified in the Configure Text section.
Imported Graphic
Displays an image with your certificate-based signature. Select this option to include an image of
your handwritten signature. To import the image file, click File, click Browse, and then select the image file.
Name
Displays only the default signature icon and your name as it appears in your digital ID file.
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For Configure Text, select the options that you want to appear in the signature. Distinguished Name shows the user
attributes defined in your digital ID, including your name, organization, and country.