To make an animated signature
This is what we're going to create:
Remember to save often!!

 

Open a new transparent image,

size according to your name x 70.

Find a font that is wide/bold enough so the fill will show. Write your name.

Find a fill, I've used Realistic T18 in this example.
Add a flower or other small decoration and put it behind your name.
Align your name at the bottom and put it where you want it. Select your name and click on Split button.
Your Layer Manager should look like this.

Hide the letters except the first!

Merge your first letter and the flower/decoration as single object. Save as End Frame.gif

In the Layer Manager close all the letters except the 2nd! Align that one on TOP

Go to WEB and then on the bottom you'll find Image Optimizer.

1. Mark for Gif

2. Mark for Interlace

3. Save as Frame 1

Keep the 2nd letter selected and align vertically. Open the eye on next letter and align that one on TOP. Your image should now look like the one at the right.

Again go to WEB and do as before. Save as Frame 2

And so you go on to all your letters are showing at the bottom.

And now to the animation!

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