How to Sign a Google Doc (2 Easy Methods)

Last Updated: 19 March 2026

By: Prokhor Sikder

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Don’t know how to sign a Google Doc?

Good news, you don’t need to print, scan, or use extra software.

In this guide, I’ll break down 2 simple ways to sign a Google Doc step-by-step. Whether you need a quick signature or something more official, you’ll find the right method here.

Let’s dive in.

Methods:

  1. Sign using the Drawing (Scribble) Tool
  2. Insert an Image of Your Signature
  3. Use Google Docs eSignature (Google Workspace)

Method 1: Sign Using the Drawing Tool (Scribble Method)

This is the quickest way to add your signature inside Google Docs.

It allows you to draw your signature using your mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen.

Step 1: Open Your Google Doc

Go to your document inside Google Docs.

Place your cursor where you want the signature to appear.

red arrow pointing to cursor placeholder in Google doc

Step 2: Click on Insert → Drawing → + New

At the top menu:

Click Insert Hover over Drawing Click + New

This opens the built-in drawing canvas.

red rectangles highlight ‘Insert’, Drawing and ‘New’ in a Google doc top menu

Step 3: Click on the Line Tool

Inside the Drawing window:

Click the Line icon.

From the dropdown, select Scribble.

red arrow pointing to “Line icon” inside the Drawing window in Google doc

Step 4: Draw Your Signature

Now use your mouse or trackpad to draw your signature.

If you make a mistake, you can undo and redraw it.

a drawn signature in Google doc’s Drawing window

Step 5: Click “Save and Close”

Once satisfied, click Save and Close.

red arrow pointing to “Save and Close” in Google doc’s Drawing window

Your signature will now appear inside the document.

added signature in Google doc

You can:

  • Resize it
  • Move it
  • Adjust text wrapping
  • Align it properly

That’s it, quick and simple.

Method 2: Insert an Image of Your Signature

If you want a cleaner and more professional look, this method works better.

You simply upload an image of your handwritten signature.

Step 1: Create Your Signature Image

You can:

  • Sign on white paper and take a clear photo
  • Scan your signature
  • Create a PNG signature file

Make sure the background is clean for best results.

Step 2: Insert the Image

Inside your Google Doc:

Click Insert → Image → Upload from computer

red rectangles highlight ‘Insert’, ‘Image’ and ‘Upload from computer’ in a Google doc top menu

Select your signature file and click on ‘Save’.

red arrows pointing to the selected signature in the folder and the ‘Open’ button

The signature will be added in the Google doc.

added image of signature in Google doc

Step 3: Adjust the Signature

Click on the image.

You can:

  • Resize using the corner handles
  • Select “Behind text”
  • Select “In front of text”
  • Align it properly
red rectangle highlights the image adjusting options in Google doc

Your signature now looks neat and consistent.

You can reuse this image anytime in other documents.

Electronic Signature vs Digital Signature

Many people mix these up.

Electronic Signature

  • Drawn signature
  • Typed name
  • Uploaded image
  • Simple and quick

Digital Signature

  • Includes authentication
  • Tracks signing activity
  • Provides higher security

For internal approvals or simple documents, drawing or uploading an image is usually enough.

For business agreements, the built-in Google Workspace eSignature is more appropriate.

Final Thoughts

Now you know exactly how to sign a Google Doc.

You can:

  • Draw your signature
  • Upload an image

Pick the method that fits your needs.

And that’s how you sign a Google Doc — step by step.