How to write the letter 'O' in manuscript

The letter 'O' in manuscript is simple but important. Learning how to write it clearly will help you practice smooth and rounded shapes, which are important for good handwriting.

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 'O'

Writing the capital 'O' in manuscript is easy, as it is a large, smooth circle. Follow these steps to write an uppercase 'O':

  1. Start just below the top line.
  2. Draw a large, smooth curve that goes down and around to the left, touching the bottom line.
  3. Continue the curve upward to the right, completing the circle as you go back to the start.

Lowercase 'o'

Now let’s move on to writing the lowercase 'o'. This letter is just a smaller version of the uppercase 'O', and it’s important to make it round and neat. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start at the midline.
  2. Draw a small, rounded circle that touches the bottom line and meets back at the midline, keeping the shape smooth and round.

The letter 'O' in manuscript

Mastering the letter 'O' in both uppercase and lowercase helps you get better at writing rounded letters. This can make your manuscript handwriting smoother and more natural.

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