How to Use iPhone or iPad to Sign Email Attachment on Mac

Sep. 11, 2020

More often than not, I come across documents which require my digital signature. Though adding signature using the trackpad work, it’s not ideal. I prefer to sign email attachment on Mac with iPhone or iPad as it’s more convenient – thanks largely to the instant feedback and the ability to use astylus like Apple Pencil. If you have never tried out this handy method, it’s time to learn it so you can add your signature to an email attachment with ease.

Sign Email Attachment on Mac with iPhone or iPad

To get going, ensure that both your macOS and iOS/iPadOS devices are connected with the same iCloud account. The feature takes advantage of Apple’s seamless integration to sync document between iDevices. So, make sure your devices are in sync.

Another thing you must do upfront is to get your attachment ready. Attach the document by simply dragging and dropping it into theemailinside Apple Mail. Alternately, click on theAttach button-> navigate to the file and select it.

2. Now, click on theAction arrowandchoose Markup.

3. The document will nowshow up in the Markup window. Now, click on thetiny iPhone/iPad iconat the top right corner to kickstart annotation.

Note:Just in case you have more than one iOS/iPadOS device, you will need to choose the preferred one.

4. Next, the document will instantly appear in the markup window on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on thePlus signat the bottom right corner of the screen and chooseSignature.

5. Now, you canuse your finger or Apple Pencil(or any other compatible stylus) to sign in thesignature pop-up window.

Note:Just in case, you aren’t happy with the result, simply tap onClearto wipe out the signature. Then, sign again.

6. If you are pleased with the signature, tap onDoneto insert it in the doc.

7. Now, you candrag the signature to placeit at the desired spot. Make sure to tap onDoneto confirm.

8. Whatever changes you have made in the document on your iPhone or iPad will instantly appear in the doc on your Mac.Click onDoneagain at the top right corner to finish.

9. Next up,go ahead and compose the emailas usual and thensendit.

That’s all there is to it!

So that’s how you can use your iPhone or iPad to sign email attachment on Mac. Whether you don’t feel comfortable using a trackpad to add a signature or wish to sign a doc with more precision, it can be e pretty helpful.

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