How to write the letter 'D' in manuscript

The letter 'D' is an important part of the alphabet. Learning how to write it helps you get better at drawing straight lines and smooth curves, which makes your handwriting clearer. Practicing the letter 'D' also helps you form words more easily and naturally.

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 'D'

Writing the capital 'D' in manuscript is a simple combination of straight and curved lines. Follow these steps to form the uppercase 'D':

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down to the bottom line.
  3. Bring the line back up to the top.
  4. Draw a large curved line outward to the right, curving down and around to the left, ending on the bottom line.

Lowercase 'd'

Once you’ve learned how to write the uppercase 'D', let’s move on to the lowercase 'd'. This letter is a bit more involved but follows simple steps:

  1. Start at the midline.
  2. Draw a small circle, curving downward and around to touch the bottom line and then back up to the midline.
  3. Draw a straight vertical line, reaching the top line.
  4. And draw the line straight back down to the bottom line.

The letter 'D' in manuscript

Mastering the uppercase and lowercase 'D' will help you become comfortable with combining straight and curved strokes. This skill is essential for clear, neat, and readable handwriting.

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