To add a signature in Google Docs, you have several effective methods:
1. Using the Drawing Tool to Draw Your Signature
- Open your Google Doc.
- Place the cursor where you want the signature.
- Go to Insert > Drawing > + New.
- In the Drawing window, click the Line tool dropdown and select Scribble.
- Draw your signature using your mouse, trackpad, or stylus.
- You can adjust line thickness and color if desired.
- Click Save and Close to insert the signature image into your document.
- Resize or move the signature as needed
2. Inserting an Existing Signature Image
- Prepare an image file of your signature (scan or photo).
- In Google Docs, go to Insert > Image and upload from your computer, Google Drive, or web.
- Insert the image of your signature into the document.
- Resize and position it accordingly
3. Using Google Docs eSignature Tool (for eligible users)
- Open your document.
- Go to Tools > eSignature.
- Add signature fields and assign signers if multiple people need to sign.
- Drag and drop signature, initials, or text fields into the document.
- This method supports secure electronic signatures but is available only to certain Google Workspace users
4. Using Third-Party Add-ons or Services
- Use add-ons like PandaDoc or DigiSigner integrated with Google Docs to create, insert, and manage signatures.
- These tools often provide additional security and workflow features such as multiple signers and signature verification
Summary
- For quick signatures, the Drawing tool with Scribble is the easiest and free way.
- For more secure or multiple signatures, use Google’s eSignature tool or third-party services.
- You can also insert a scanned signature image directly.
This covers all common ways to add a signature in Google Docs across desktop and mobile devices
