Write or draw your signature

1. On the Draw tab, select a  pen or other drawing tool. 
   If the Draw tab isn't present, see Where is the Draw tab?

2. Use your mouse, pen, or finger to write your signature.
   If you can't start drawing, select   Draw with Touch.

3. To resize or reposition the signature, use the   Lasso tool to select. Use the  corner handles to resize, and the   four headed arrow to move.  
   
   To exit draw mode, choose   Select. 

Note: For info on adding a digital signature, see Insert an electronic signature.

Writing your signature isn't possible in Word for the web. You can write your signature in the Word desktop app.

• To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.

  

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1. On the Draw tab, select a  pen or other drawing tool. 
   If the Draw tab isn't present, see Where is the Draw tab?.

2. Use your mouse, pen, or finger to write your signature. 

3. To resize or reposition the signature, select  Draw and click the drawing. Use the  corner handles to resize, and the   four headed arrow to move. 

You can also go to Insert, select Shapes and choose Scribble to draw a freeform shape that looks like it was drawn with a pen.