Computer Signature

[golfnut]

I have a document on my computer which was emailed to me and which requires my computer signature. Can someone explain how or where I can find software (I guess I need this) in order to be able to sign a document on my computer with my own hand writing. I have never done this so please bear with dumb questions. Thank you very much for your help.

[Krispy Kritter]

If it actually requires you hand written signature. The easiest way, would be to print it, sign it, then scan it.

[ranchhand]

I've had that baloney foisted on me, too; I just go into my font files and find a normal looking script font and type my name with it :0))

[golfnut]

No scanner unfortunately, see below example of what I am talking about.

[Krispy Kritter]

The cheapest way, would be the scanner, as mentioned above. And you would most likely find other uses for a scanner.

Otherwise, you will need a tablet. Just look under input devices at newegg.

Either way you end up with a document with your signature.

[golfnut]

Thanks guys for the replies, guess I will break down and buy a scanner, any recommendations, something that will scan photos nicely would be nice, but something that would not break the bank either. Look forward to your recommendations. Thank you.

[stiltman]

I have an Epson Perfection 3490 and really like it

[ahhaa]

you could also use a digital camera if you already have one...

if you gotta buy a scanner - look around, they are frequently on closeout - mine was $29. Or built in to a new laser printer?:]

the choice is yours!:]

[golfnut]

ahhaa, digital camera a great idea. Mind if I ask where you found your $29 scanner? Thanks.

[ahhaa]

mine (a MIB Acer Prisma) was on one of those clearance pallets at Office Max. I got it because it had the adapter for slides, was USB, and came with IBM Textbridge OCR. I do mostly OCR with it.

if you use a camera, you can load the shot into a paint program & convert it to a contrasty B&W gif with transparent background...

also, if you google 'animated signature' you will find some folks who will make you a gif that looks like you are actually signing the doc.

[golfnut]

Thanks again ahhaa, have a nice day.