How to write the letter 'D' in cursive

The letter "D" is helpful because it combines straight lines and curves, letting you practice essential movements in cursive. Writing the uppercase "D" helps you practice smooth, flowing curves, while the lowercase "d" allows you to master smaller, rounded shapes. Getting comfortable with this letter will improve your overall cursive skills and make similar letters easier to write.

Note: here we showcase the most common way to write in cursive, but you can explore other cursive fonts to see how they differ.

Capital 'D'

Writing the capital letter “D” in cursive is a fluid process with a combination of straight and curved lines. Follow these steps to practice forming the capital cursive “D”:

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight line down to the bottom line.
  3. Curve left and form a small loop to the right.
  4. Make a large curve out to the right, joining it with the starting point at the top line.
  5. Slide your pencil out to the right with a long tail to finish.

Lowercase 'd'

Once you’ve practiced the uppercase “D”, you can move on to the lowercase “d”. This letter features a rounded shape and a tall stem, creating a flowing, graceful form. Follow these steps to write the lowercase cursive “d”:

  1. Start at the midline.
  2. Curve down and around, creating a full circle that touches the bottom line.
  3. From the midline, draw a straight line up to the top line, forming the stem.
  4. Finish by sliding your pencil down to the bottom line and adding a small tail to the right.

The letter 'D' in cursive

The letter "D" combines straight lines and smooth curves, making it a great practice for improving your control in cursive. Its taller shape also helps you get comfortable writing letters of varying heights, boosting your overall skill and ease with cursive.

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