Cursive Alphabet / Letter A
Cursive Letter A โ How to Write & Copy-Paste ๐ถ
By Alex Rivera ยท Last updated August 2, 2026 ยท Last tested: July 28, 2026
The cursive letter A is the opening oval of the alphabet: a compact, slanted loop that begins just above the baseline, swings left and down, then closes before exiting with a short connector on the right. In Zaner-Bloser and DโNealian systems, lowercase a sits on the midline height and teaches students how ovals feed into every following letter. Uppercase A often starts with an upward entrance stroke and finishes with a crossbar or open oval depending on the school method. Mastering cursive A early makes names, articles, and common words feel rhythmic instead of choppy.
Unicode variants
Standard Script
๐๐ถ
Mathematical script ยท copy-paste ready
Bold Script
๐๐ช
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How to write cursive A
- 1 Entrance oval: Start slightly above the baseline and draw a counterclockwise oval that touches the midline.
- 2 Close the loop: Bring the stroke back to meet the start of the oval without lifting the pen.
- 3 Exit connector: Curve right along the baseline into a short exit stroke ready for the next letter.
- 4 Uppercase option: For capital A, begin with an upward curve, form a tall oval, then add a gentle cross or leave it open in Spencerian style.
How to connect A to the next letters
Exit from the baseline hump of a into letters like n, m, or t with a continuous rightward glide. Toward o or c, keep the connector high so the next oval does not flatten. Avoid cutting the exit shortโmost messy โaโ joins happen when students lift too early.
Practice & related tools
- Worksheet generator โ print tracing lines for letter A
- Cursive alphabet library โ charts and variants
- Cursive alphabet hub โ full AโZ overview
Cursive A FAQ
How do you write a cursive A?
Start slightly above the baseline and draw a counterclockwise oval that touches the midline. Bring the stroke back to meet the start of the oval without lifting the pen. Curve right along the baseline into a short exit stroke ready for the next letter. For capital A, begin with an upward curve, form a tall oval, then add a gentle cross or leave it open in Spencerian style.
What is the Unicode cursive A?
Standard script forms are ๐ (uppercase) and ๐ถ (lowercase). Bold script forms are ๐ and ๐ช. Copy them from this page or generate full words in the CursiveGen Unicode tool.
How do I practice cursive A on a worksheet?
Use the free worksheet generator to print tracing lines for letter A, or browse the cursive alphabet library for AโZ charts. Practice the stroke steps above slowly before connecting into words.