Add Date and Initials to PDFs | Rune

Signatures often require accompanying elements: dates, initials, and annotations. Here's how to add them all.

Beyond Just Signatures

Many documents require:

• Date: When you signed
• Initials: On each page or section
• Printed name: Typed version of your name
• Title/Position: Your role
• Additional notes: Amendments, clarifications

Adding Dates

Automatic Date Stamp

• Select date stamp tool
• Choose date format
• Click to place on document

Manual Date Entry

• Use text tool
• Type the date
• Position next to signature

Date Formats

• MM/DD/YYYY (US)
• DD/MM/YYYY (International)
• YYYY-MM-DD (ISO)
• Written out (January 5, 2024)

Adding Initials

When Initials Are Needed

• Bottom of each page
• Next to changes or corrections
• Specific clauses requiring separate acknowledgment

How to Add

1. Draw or type your initials
2. Place where required
3. Copy for multiple placements

Adding Text Annotations

For printed name, title, or notes:

1. Select text tool
2. Type your content
3. Choose font and size
4. Position on document

Common Element Placements

Element	Typical Location
Signature	Signature line
Date	Next to signature or in date field
Initials	Bottom corner of pages
Printed name	Below signature
Title	Below printed name

Multi-Page Documents

For documents with many pages:

1. Add main signature to signature page
2. Add initials to each page as required
3. Add date to signature page
4. Review all placements before download

Using Rune for All Elements

1. Open Rune's eSign Document.
2. Upload PDF.
3. Add signature.
4. Add date stamp.
5. Add initials.
6. Add any text needed.
7. Download complete document.

Conclusion

Complete document signing includes more than just the signature. Rune's eSign Document provides all the tools you need.