Adding a signature to your Apple Pages doc is one of the best ways to solidify your authorship. It’s also a nice calling card if you plan on sharing your Pages file with others, or if you decide to export it to PDF. Fortunately, creating and inserting a signature in Pages for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS isn’t very difficult.
Add an image of your signature
One of the simplest ways to add your signature to Pages is by using an image. If you have a photo of your signature, you can insert it in your document in just a few steps.
* Open your document in Pages and place your cursor where you want the image.
* Select *Insert* in the toolbar.
* Choose one of the following options:
* *Photo*: Select an image file from your computer.
* *Camera*: Take a photo of your signature.
* *Scan Documents*: Scan a document that contains your signature.
You’ll then see the picture of your signature in your document. You can drag a corner to resize it while maintaining the aspect ratio. Or, select the image and use the *Format* button in the toolbar to open the sidebar. Then, go to the *Size* tab and use the *Dimensions* section in the side panel to adjust the dimensions.
Insert a screenshot from Preview
If you don’t have an image of your signature but have a signature saved in Preview or are willing to create one, you can screenshot it and pop it into Pages.
* Open an image or PDF in Preview.
* Make sure that the file you open has a white background and enough space to insert your signature.
* Select *Markup* in the toolbar and open the drop-down list.
* Pick your signature. You can also select *Create Signature* and follow the prompts to make a new one.
* When the signature appears in the document, you can drag a corner of it to make it larger if needed.
* Select *Edit* > *Copy* and pick *Copy* in the pop-out window. Alternatively, press *Command* + *C*.
* When your cursor changes to a crosshair symbol, drag around the signature to capture it.
You’ll then have an image of your signature. By default, the image is saved to your desktop, unless you’ve changed it. Then, drag the image from your desktop into the Pages document or use the alternate steps above to insert the picture. Again, you can resize the image or use the sidebar to adjust it.
Sign and add your signature from iPhone or iPad
If you have your connected iPhone or iPad nearby, you can sign your name on that device and insert it into Pages.
* Place your cursor in the document where you want the signature.
* Select either *Insert* > *Signature* in the toolbar or *Edit* > *Insert* > *Signature* in the menu bar.
* Choose *iPhone* or *iPad* below the device you want to use.
When you see the sketch screen appear on your chosen device, select the *Pen* tool, sign your name, and pick *Done* when you finish. You’ll then see the sketch appear immediately in your Pages document. From there, you can drag a corner to resize it or open the sidebar to adjust the dimensions or rotate the image as needed.
Be sure to take a look at our guide on *How to Export a Pages Document to PDF* if you need to share your document in that format.
Add a signature to Pages on iPhone or iPad
Maybe you’re working on the Pages document on your iPhone or iPad. You can insert an image of your signature, capture it with your camera, or using the drawing tool to create the signature.
* Open your Pages document and place your cursor where you want the signature.
* On iPhone, tap the *+ Insert* button at the top and choose the *Image* tab.
* On iPad, tap the *Insert* button at the top.
* Do one of the following:
* *Image*: Select an image file from your device.
* *Camera*: Take a photo of your signature.
* *Drawing*: Use the drawing tools to create a signature.
Once your signature appears in the document, you can drag a corner to resize it. You can also select the image, tap the *Format* icon, and use the settings on the *Size and Position* tab to adjust the size, position, or rotation.
Using the Apple Pencil
Another great way to add signatures, body text, illustrations, and other elements to your Pages doc is with an Apple Pencil. One especially convenient feature called Scribble is enabled by default if you’re using Pages on an iPad. This tool turns your handwriting into text that is automatically added to your Pages doc. The Apple Pencil is also fantastic for adding and editing drawings and annotations to your Pages docs.
Can I use my Mail app signature in Pages?
Apple will also let you create a custom signature for use in the Mail app on Mac, iPhones, and iPads. Unfortunately, this specific signature can only be used in the Mail app, unless your signature is an image file.
Adding a signature to your Pages document on Mac, iPhone, or iPad is easy with the media features. For more, look at how to *add an image to your Pages document* or how to *add a table to your Pages document*.
