To sign edit, form both hands into 'A' handshapes (or loose 'X' handshapes) and hold them in front of your chest with your palms facing each other. Bring your hands together so your wrists cross. As they cross, twist your wrists in a circular motion so that your hands switch places. This is the exact same motion used for the sign change, representing the act of altering or modifying a document or project.
To sign this, point to yourself for 'I', sign 'need', perform the sign for 'edit', and finish by signing 'paper' or 'essay'.
Point to the person, sign 'edit', sign 'video', and raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'edit', and then sign 'picture' or 'photo' to complete the thought.
To sign this, point to yourself for 'I', sign 'need', perform the sign for 'edit', and finish by signing 'paper' or 'essay'.
Point to the person, sign 'edit', sign 'video', and raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'edit', and then sign 'picture' or 'photo' to complete the thought.
Yes, the standard sign for edit is the exact same as the sign for change. Context usually makes it clear which word you mean. Some signers might use an initialized version with 'E' handshapes, but the standard version is widely understood.
Absolutely! You can use this sign whether you are talking about editing a written document, a video, a photograph, or any other type of media that requires modification.
Most signers use 'A' handshapes or loose 'X' handshapes. As long as your fists are closed and the twisting motion at the wrists is clear, the sign will be easily understood by fluent signers.
