How to write the letter 'A' in manuscript

The letter 'A' in manuscript is important because it's a foundation for many words across different languages. Learning to write 'A' in manuscript is different from cursive, since the strokes are more separate and don't flow together as smoothly.

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

Capital 'A'

Writing the capital 'A' in manuscript involves distinct, well-formed lines. Follow these steps to practice writing an uppercase manuscript 'A':

  1. Start at the bottom line.
  2. Draw a slanted line up to the right, touching the top line.
  3. Draw another slanted line down to the right to the bottom line.
  4. Lift your pencil and draw a straight horizontal line across the middle.

Lowercase 'a'

After mastering the uppercase 'A', let’s move on to the lowercase 'a' in manuscript. This letter requires careful attention to its small, rounded form. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start at the midline.
  2. Draw a small circle that touches the bottom line and meets back at the starting point.
  3. Continue by drawing a straight line down from the right side of the circle to the bottom line.

The letter 'A' in manuscript

Learning to write the letter 'A' clearly in uppercase and lowercase manuscript helps build neat, readable handwriting. Practicing distinct shapes and strokes strengthens letter recognition and creates a solid foundation for writing other letters.

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