Cursive alphabet · Letter T
Cursive T: How to Write Uppercase & Lowercase T
Cursive t is a short stem with a crossbar. It is shorter than l or b, which helps it stay distinct in words like 'tot' and 'tall'.
Cursive T at a glance
Capital T
Lowercase t
Numbered dots mark where each stroke begins. The red line is the baseline; the dashed line is the midline. Style: traditional American school cursive, simplified to a single line.
Capital T in cursive: step by step
- 1Start near the top line and draw a straight stem down toward the baseline.
- 2Curl left at the bottom to finish the stem with a small hook.
- 3Lift your pen and add a crossbar across the top line from left to right.
Lowercase t in cursive: step by step
- 1Start on the baseline and swing up to about two-thirds of the way to the top line.
- 2Come straight back down to the baseline.
- 3Sweep up into a small exit stroke.
- 4Finish the word, then go back and cross the t with a short horizontal line.
Trace cursive T on screen
Use a finger, stylus or mouse. Start at the numbered dot, follow the dotted guide, then press Check to see how much of the guide you covered.
Capital T
Trace over the dotted guide with your finger, mouse or stylus.
Lowercase t
Trace over the dotted guide with your finger, mouse or stylus.
How cursive t joins other letters
In 'tt' one long crossbar can cross both stems at once, which is how most writers do it. In 'th', the crossbar often leads straight into the h.
ta
te
th
ti
tt
Trace the join: ta
Trace over the dotted guide with your finger, mouse or stylus.
Practice words with t
Capitalized names are written the way they would be on a card or label; lowercase words show how the letters link in a line.
Tom
Texas
Tuesday
time
letter
better
street
Want a word of your own? The worksheet generator makes a practice sheet for any name.
Common mistakes with cursive t
A stem too tall
Lowercase t stops at about two-thirds of the way up. If it reaches the top line it is easily mistaken for l.
Crossing too low
Cross the t near the top of the stem, not the middle. A low crossbar makes the letter look like a plus sign.
Cursive t vs l: Cursive t and l both rise from the baseline. The t stops partway and gets a crossbar; the l continues to the top line and loops. See cursive L →
Cursive T questions
When do I cross the t in cursive?
After you finish the whole word, in the same pass as the dots on i and j. This keeps the pen moving and the letters connected.
Free printable worksheet: cursive T
One page with capital T, lowercase t, joins and words to trace, plus blank lines for your own writing. Print it on US Letter or A4.
More practice: the full alphabet practice sheets, or all cursive worksheets.