How to Write T in Cursive
Cursive T is one of the most commonly written letters, and its cross-stroke is as iconic as the dot on 'i'. The lowercase 't' is a short upstroke (reaching only the midline or slightly above — not the full ascender line) with a horizontal cross added after the word is complete. The uppercase 'T' is more dramatic, with a sweeping horizontal bar across the top. Like 'i' and its dot, 't' teaches the discipline of going back to add the cross-stroke without breaking your flow.
Letter T in 18 Cursive Fonts
See how the letter “T” and “t” look across every cursive font in our collection. Each font gives the letter a unique personality — from formal calligraphic scripts to casual handwriting styles.
Tangerine
Dancing Script
Great Vibes
Parisienne
Sacramento
Kaushan Script
Alex Brush
Caveat
Mr De Haviland
Satisfy
Allura
Yellowtail
Arizonia
Bad Script
Berkshire Swash
Marck Script
Petit Formal Script
Pinyon Script
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How to Write Lowercase Cursive “t”
Begin at the baseline with an upstroke that rises to about two-thirds of the ascender height (above the midline but below the ascender line). Curve slightly and descend to the baseline, exiting to the right. After completing the word, return to add a horizontal cross-stroke at the midline.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ Making 't' as tall as 'l' — it should be shorter, reaching only about two-thirds of ascender height
- ✗ Placing the cross-stroke too high or too low (it belongs at the midline)
- ✗ Crossing too wide, which visually bleeds into neighbouring letters
How to Write Uppercase Cursive “T”
Begin with a tall vertical downstroke from the ascender line to the baseline. Add a decorative top: either a sweeping horizontal bar or a looping cross at the ascender line. Some styles include a lead-in curve. Exit to the right with the horizontal bar.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ Making the horizontal bar too short, so it doesn't read as a 'T'
- ✗ Not centring the vertical stroke under the horizontal bar
- ✗ Over-decorating the top with loops that obscure the letter
Letters Often Confused with “t”
“t” vs “l”: Lowercase 't' is shorter than 'l' and has a cross-stroke. If you make 't' too tall and forget the cross, it becomes 'l'. See cursive l →
“t” vs “i”: Both have added marks (dot vs cross), but 't' is taller and uses a horizontal stroke rather than a dot. See cursive i →
How “t” Connects to Other Letters
Lowercase 't' exits at the baseline, connecting smoothly. The cross-stroke is added independently after the word is finished.
Easy Connections
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Words Starting with “T” in Cursive
These words look particularly elegant when written in cursive script. Click any word to try it in our generator.
Practice Tips for Cursive “T”
- 1Cross your t's after finishing the entire word, just like dotting your i's.
- 2Mark the height: 't' should be about two-thirds of the way to the ascender line — taller than 'i' but shorter than 'l'.
- 3Practise 'the' and 'that' — these are among the most common English words and great 't' practice.
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