How to Sign Documents on Your Phone: A Quick Guide

In today’s fast-paced digital world, signing documents online has become a necessity. Whether you receive a PDF for work or need to approve a contract on the go, doing it from your smartphone is not only convenient but also easy. Both iPhone and Android devices offer built-in tools to add your signature to a document, allowing you to sign and send documents within minutes. Here’s how you can quickly and efficiently sign documents right from your phone.

Sign with Google Drive on Android or iPhone

The Google Drive app is a handy tool for signing documents on both Android and iPhone. Here’s how to do it:

For Android Users

1. Open the PDF: Launch the Google Drive app and open the PDF document you wish to sign.
2. Choose an Option: Depending on the document, look for either an Edit option (marked with a pencil icon) or an Annotate option (a pen with squiggly lines).
   • If you see Edit, select it, then tap Form Filling to fill in any required information.
   • If you only have the Annotate option, tap it to bring up the pen tool for annotating.
3. Add Your Signature: Use the pen tool to draw your signature directly on the document.
4. Save Your Changes: Tap Save in the top-right corner. You can also create a copy with these changes by tapping the More button (three vertical dots) and selecting Save as.

For iPhone Users

1. Open the PDF: Open the Google Drive app and tap on the PDF document.
2. Access Fill Out Form: At the bottom, you might see a Fill out form option if Google Drive supports it.
3. Use the iPhone’s Built-in Markup Tool: If the option isn’t available, you can utilize Apple’s Markup tool instead.

Sign with Apple’s Markup Tool on iPhone

Apple’s Markup tool makes signing documents smooth, allowing for quick annotations and signatures.

1. Open the PDF: Open the document either from your email or directly in a PDF viewer.
2. Access Markup: Look for the Markup tool, typically located at the bottom-right corner (pen tip icon). If you don’t see it, tap the Share icon (square with an upward arrow) and select Markup from the share menu.
3. Choose How to Sign:
   • Once in Markup mode, you can annotate or directly sign. Tap on the Signature icon (rectangle with a pencil) to sign your name.
4. Create Your Signature: If it’s your first time, you’ll be prompted to sign your name with your finger. Save this for future use.
5. Resize and Move: After adding your signature, you can drag and resize it as needed.
6. Save and Share: Tap Done to save your changes or share the signed document via email or another app.

Final Thoughts

Signing documents on your phone can save you time and help keep your workflow moving smoothly. While both Google Drive and Apple’s Markup tool offer user-friendly options for quick signatures, remember that for more complex documents requiring multiple signatures, specialized services like DocuSign or Microsoft 365 may provide better functionality. Embrace the convenience of signing documents digitally, and make your life a little bit easier!