Cursive Alphabet / Letter D

Cursive Letter D β€” How to Write & Copy-Paste 𝒹

By Alex Rivera Β· Last updated August 2, 2026 Β· Last tested: July 28, 2026

Cursive d pairs an oval body with a tall ascender that loops back into an exit stroke. In many U.S. school methods, lowercase d looks like a modified a with a high stem; in others the stem loops like a cursive l attached to an oval. Either way, d is essential for everyday English and for practicing consistent oval size. Uppercase D is a single tall loop with a large right-facing bowlβ€”popular in formal signatures. Students who rush d often produce a printed β€œstick d,” breaking the connected flow of the word.

Unicode variants

Standard Script

π’Ÿπ’Ή

Mathematical script Β· copy-paste ready

Bold Script

𝓓𝓭

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How to write cursive D

  1. 1
    Form the oval: Draw a counterclockwise oval similar to cursive a, sized to the midline.
  2. 2
    Ascend: Continue up the right side of the oval to the ascender line without lifting.
  3. 3
    Loop and exit: Loop left slightly at the top, descend, and exit right along the baseline.
  4. 4
    Capital D: Start with an upward stem, swing a large right bowl, and finish with a short connector.

How to connect D to the next letters

Exit d along the baseline into e, a, or i for the smoothest joins. When the next letter is another ascender (h, l, k), keep the connector short so the stems do not collide.

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Cursive D FAQ

How do you write a cursive D?

Draw a counterclockwise oval similar to cursive a, sized to the midline. Continue up the right side of the oval to the ascender line without lifting. Loop left slightly at the top, descend, and exit right along the baseline. Start with an upward stem, swing a large right bowl, and finish with a short connector.

What is the Unicode cursive D?

Standard script forms are π’Ÿ (uppercase) and 𝒹 (lowercase). Bold script forms are 𝓓 and 𝓭. Copy them from this page or generate full words in the CursiveGen Unicode tool.

How do I practice cursive D on a worksheet?

Use the free worksheet generator to print tracing lines for letter D, or browse the cursive alphabet library for A–Z charts. Practice the stroke steps above slowly before connecting into words.