Hey everyone! I’m trying to figure out how to sign a bunch of Google Docs all at once. I was thinking maybe I could save my signature as a Google Drawing and then use a script to add it to all the docs. But I’m not sure if that’s the best way to go about it.
Does anyone have experience with this kind of thing? I’m open to other ideas or suggestions. I haven’t started coding yet because I’m not totally sold on the Google Drawing approach.
I’m hoping to find a solution that’s efficient and works well with Apps Script. Any tips or tricks would be super helpful! Thanks in advance for your input!
hey olivias, i’ve done something similar before. instead of google drawing, try using an image of ur signature. u can insert it as a watermark or footer using apps script. it’s pretty straightforward and works great for mass signing. lmk if u need more details on the code!
I’ve actually tackled this problem before at my previous job. We found that using a PNG image of the signature stored in Google Drive was the most reliable method. The key is to use the Advanced Drive Service in Apps Script to access the image file.
Here’s a tip: create a ‘template’ document with placeholders for where the signature should go. Then use Apps Script to copy this template for each document you need to sign, replacing the placeholder with the actual signature image.
One thing to watch out for: make sure your script handles rate limiting properly. Google has limits on how many docs you can modify in a short time. We implemented a simple delay between operations to avoid hitting these limits.
If you’re dealing with a large number of documents, you might want to consider running the script in batches. This approach helped us manage the process more effectively and made it easier to track progress.
I’ve implemented a similar solution for our legal team. Using an image of your signature is indeed a solid approach. Here’s what worked well for us:
- Store the signature image in Google Drive.
- Use Apps Script to fetch the image by ID.
- Insert it as an inline image at a specific position in each document.
This method allows for precise placement and scaling. It’s also more efficient than using Google Drawings. One caveat: ensure you have the necessary permissions to access and modify all target documents. If you need help with the script, I can share a basic template to get you started.