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USING ACROBAT 9 PRO
Security
Last updated 9 /30/2011
Sign a document
When a document is sent to you that requires your signature, you can sign it with an existing digital ID. Or, create a
new digital ID for that document.
1 Open the document and do one of the following:
• If the document has a signature field, click the field and continue to step 4.
•
Click the Sign toolbar button , and then click Sign Document.
2
Read the information in the dialog box, and then click OK.
3 Drag your mouse to create a space for the signature.
4
To create a new digital ID for this document, select New ID from the Sign As menu. For help creating an ID, see
the related information.
5 In the Sign Document dialog box, complete the signature as follows:
Password
Type the password associated with the digital ID.
Appearance
Select to change what information is displayed in the signature, such as the date and time.
Lock Document After Signing
If this option is available, select it only if you are the last recipient to sign the document.
Selecting this option locks all fields, including the signature field.
More Help topics
“ Create a new digital ID ” on page 248
Certify a document
By signing a document, you allow recipients to verify that the signed document actually came from you. Your digital
ID is part of the signature, which establishes your identity. You can create your own digital ID (called a self-signed ID)
or get a certificate from a certificate authority (an organization that issues certificates).
You can certify a document with or without a visible signature. Document recipients see a Blue Ribbon icon above
the document, which signifies that it has been certified.
1
Open the document you want to certify with a digital signature.
2
Choose Advanced > Sign & Certify > Certify With Visible Signature or Certify Without Visible Signature. Or, click
the Sign icon
in the taskbar, and then click Certify With Visible Signature or Certify Without Visible Signature.
3 Read the information in the dialog boxes and click OK to each one.
4
If you select Certify With Visible Signature, drag your mouse to create a signature field as described in the previous
dialog box. If you do not have a digital ID, the Add A Digital ID dialog box is displayed. Otherwise, the Certify
Document dialog box is displayed.
Password
Type the password associated with the digital ID.
Appearance
Select an existing appearance or select Create New Appearance to select the information to be displayed
in the Signature field.
Permitted Actions After Certifying
Select specific actions to allow in the document.
5
Click Sign, and then save the document.
When recipients open the document, they can open the signature panel to view the signature, and display the signature
properties.