How to write the letter 'T' in manuscript

The letter 'T' is simple but important, appearing in many words. Practicing how to write 'T' in manuscript helps you get better at forming straight lines and small connecting strokes. By practicing the letter 'T', you'll improve your handwriting and ability to neatly connect letters.

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 'T'

Writing the capital 'T' in manuscript is very simple, involving straight and short horizontal lines. Follow these steps to write an uppercase 'T':

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down to the bottom line.
  3. Lift your pencil and go back to the top.
  4. Draw a horizontal line across the top, from left to right.

Lowercase 't'

Now let’s move on to the lowercase 't'. This letter is also simple, but includes a small crossbar. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start from the top line.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down to the bottom line.
  3. Go back up to just above the midline.
  4. Add a short horizontal line from the vertical line to the right.

The letter 'T' in manuscript

Learning to write the letter 'T' in both uppercase and lowercase helps you practice neat, straight lines and small horizontal strokes. Mastering 'T' will improve your overall handwriting and make writing letters with similar strokes easier.

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