How to write the letter 'T' in cursive

The letter "T" is one of the most common letters in many languages, so mastering it is important. You'll often see it at the beginning, middle, or end of words. Writing "T" in cursive helps you get comfortable crossing letters, which is useful for letters like "f".

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 'T'

Writing the capital letter “T” in cursive requires straight lines and a loop at the top. By following the steps below, you can practice forming the letter easily and accurately. Here’s how to write a capital cursive “T”:

  1. Start just below the top line.
  2. Curve gently up to the top line, down to just below the top line and up to the top line again.
  3. Lift your pencil and start again at the top in the middle.
  4. Draw a line down and curve up to the left, almost to the midline and touching the bottom line.
  5. Make a short stroke to the right to finish.

Lowercase 't'

Now that you’ve mastered the uppercase “T”, it’s time to work on the lowercase “t”. This letter features a tall stem and a crossbar, adding a unique touch to your cursive writing. Follow these steps to write the lowercase cursive “t”:

  1. Start at the bottom line.
  2. Draw a curved line up to the top line, creating the tall stem.
  3. Make a straight line down to the bottom line.
  4. Curve slightly to the right at the bottom, adding a small tail.
  5. Draw a short straight line across the midline to cross the “t”.

The letter 'T' in cursive

The letter "T" helps you practice balancing vertical strokes with a horizontal crossbar, improving your control when writing letters like "f". Once you're comfortable with "T," you'll notice smoother, more natural transitions between vertical and horizontal strokes.

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