You can use this nifty trick to "hand sign" your letters and return addresses. Once and done. NOTE: Vary from your legal signature enough so it can't be abused. Other Word versions may vary somewhat, but you guys can figure it out. this is for Word 2013.
Signature Magic
@Jerry Puckett @Mike Quarles and others great tips. Mike, loved your podcasts.
Try this for a realistic signature on mailings. If you have a watermark (or lines, or whatever) behind your letter text, the effect is awesome. I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out how to get a signature slug without having
to hand craft - and without the doofy white box.Before (above) After (below)
1. Sign your name on white paper in something bold, like a thick pen or sharpie. Let dry.
2. Scan (set resolution high) and save as an image/picture. Use file format TIF or TIFF.
3. Insert the picture file into your Word doc. (Where your signature would go on the letter)
4. Click on the picture after it appears on your doc. At the top of the Word screen look for a "PictureTools Format" popup. double click it to bring up the Picture format menu.
5. In the "Adjust" menu section, click the dropdown arrow by "Color."
6. From the Color options menu, at the bottom, click Set Transparent Color.
7. Drag the tool (looks like an exacto knife) and click on the white area that is the current background.
Bam! Your signature is now over whatever it would be over if you signed manually.
Tom Fields
