Add initials field to PDF on Mac quickly

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Aug 6th, 2022
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How to add initials field to PDF on Mac with DocHub

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DocHub is an innovative online platform designed to streamline document editing, signing, and distribution. With its user-friendly interface, you can manage your PDFs effortlessly, whether you're making quick edits or preparing documents for signature. The integration with Google Workspace enhances your workflow, making it easy to import, modify, and share your documents seamlessly. In this guide, we will walk you through how to add an initials field to a PDF on Mac, ensuring your document management is efficient and effective.

Follow the steps to add initials field to your PDF

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the DocHub website. Log in to your account or create a new one if you haven't already.
  2. Once logged in, upload the PDF document you wish to edit by dragging and dropping it into the designated area or selecting it from your files.
  3. After your document is loaded in the online editor, locate the tools that allow you to add fields to your PDF. Select the option to insert an initials field.
  4. Position the initials field where you want it on the document. You can adjust the size and move it if needed to ensure it aligns perfectly with the intended area.
  5. Once you have added the initials field, you can customize it further, if desired, by adjusting settings such as appearance and whether it is mandatory.
  6. After completing all your edits, save your changes. You can then download the finalized PDF, print it, or share it directly with others via email or a link.

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Step 1: Create Fillable Form Fields on Mac Open the PDF that you want to create forms in it. After that, head to Prepare Form mode and add form fields with the six given options. You can add text fields, ok buttons, radio buttons, checkboxes, dropdown lists, etc.
Transform your document into a fillable PDF form. Open the application, click the Tools tab, and select Prepare Form. Upload your document. Add form fields where appropriate. Save and download your form as a PDF.
If you cant type into a form field on a pdf, it may be due to a browsers default viewer for pdfs. Fillable forms require docHub or Acrobat Reader/Acrobat DC to fill them out online or on your computer. Many browsers use a different pdf viewer by default that doesnt support fillable form fields.
Create a fillable PDF from an existing PDF document. Click the Tools tab and select Prepare Form. Select a file, like a Word document, Excel sheet, or scan of a paper document. Add new form fields and field names, if needed. Use the top toolbar and adjust the layout with the tools in the right pane.
To Add signature and initials: From the Quick action toolbar, select. To add a signature, select Add signature. In the dialog that appears, type or draw your signature and then select Done. To add your initials, select Add initials. In the dialog that appears, type or draw your initials and then select Done.
Open PDFs and make notes with Preview. Select Tools. Select Annotate. Tap the text icon. Place your cursor on the PDF where you want to add new text. Type the text. Use the text icon to change the font, size, and style of the text.
Open the PDF document or form in Acrobat or Reader, and click Fill Sign in the right pane. Click the Sign icon in the Fill Sign toolbar, and then choose whether you want to add your signature or just initials. If you have already added signatures or initials, they are displayed as options to choose from.
How to add a signature block to a PDF Open the PDF with docHub. Select Tools at the top left of the screen. In the Forms Signature sections, choose Prepare Form. Select Start. Choose the Add a Signature block icon from the tools ribbon. Move your cursor to where you want to place the block and click.

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