Signature+automatic+placement

Signature automatic placement

Sign your signature on an A4 plain sheet and scan into the computer.

Save it named, and in a TIFF format.

Open a word page and go to insert :‐ a picture from file

Start with cursor on left and press space bar taking cursor across picture, repeat on each line until picture has been covered.

Highlight with mouse in normal way

Right click in office 2003 to format the picture

Select in “layout behind text”.

Keep picture highlighted

Select tools:‐

Auto Correct :‐

In replace box type a combination of letters not normally used i.e. **“nicyg** “ click OK to Add

Now every time you type “nicyg “ your signature will be inserted automatically


 * Tip :‐**

When signing use a **broad nib and write signature larger than normal**

This way makes the signature clearer on final printing.


 * Size, after first insertion.**