How to Write T in Cursive
To write T in cursive, start with the lowercase stroke path first, then compare it with the capital form. This guide shows the motion, the spots that usually go wrong, and sample words so you can practice T in context. 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.
Our Original Fonts: Tt
Preview our original downloadable typefaces first. These are decorative specimens, not educator-verified handwriting models. They do not show stroke order, and joins vary by style.
Public Google Fonts
Then compare the letter in public cursive and calligraphy fonts. Letter shapes and joins vary by style; for handwriting practice, follow a named exemplar or your teacher's model.
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
Italianno
Niconne
Quintessential
Style Script
Carattere
Ephesis
Luxurious Script
Bilbo Swash Caps
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.
- ✗ 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.
- ✗ 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”
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.
Words Starting with “T” in Cursive
These words look particularly elegant when written in cursive script. Use them as prompts 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.
Keep practising on paper
For prepared lowercase copying, use the Marck Script workbook or try its free connector warm-up. Follow your chosen exemplar for stroke order; these pages show font shapes.
- Lowercase Mastery Workbook - Classic Cursive (Marck Script)$5 · 17 pages
- Lowercase Connector Warm-Up Sheet - Classic Cursive (Marck Script)Free · 1 page
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cursive T
How tall should cursive 't' be?
When should I cross the 't' in cursive?
Where should the cross-stroke go on cursive 't'?
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