Print t
In print, the lowercase letter t takes 2 strokes and is a tall letter that reaches the top line. Print letters (also called manuscript) are built from straight lines and circles, drawn top to bottom and left to right, with a lift of the pencil between strokes. This is the order most kindergarten and first-grade programs teach, so it is a good model for a child who is just starting. In English text t is the number 2 most common letter, at about 9.1% of all letters, so it comes up in nearly every line you write.
A tall stem that stops about two thirds of the way up, then a crossbar added last.
Stroke by stroke
- Start on the top line at the middle. Curve straight down, ending on the baseline at the right side.
- Lift your pen and start again on the dashed midline at the left side. Draw a straight line across to the right, ending on the dashed midline at the right side.
Common mistakes
Crossing the t too low, so it looks like an l.
t is most often confused with l. Put them side by side and check the first stroke: the starting point and the height are what separate them.
Words with t to practise
Practice
Trace on screen first: press Trace it above and follow the grey letter. Then print the sheet and write the same letter on paper. Writing on paper is what builds the habit.
Words with t to practise
Questions about print lowercase t
How many strokes is the lowercase letter t in print writing?
2 strokes. Keep going without lifting unless the instructions say so.
Where do I start t in print?
Start on the top line at the middle. Curve straight down, ending on the baseline at the right side.
Is print t the same in every school?
Most programs agree on the shape, but some teach the stroke order differently. This page follows one common top-to-bottom, left-to-right order and says so, so if your school's handbook differs, follow the handbook.
What letter is t confused with?
t is most often confused with l. Put them side by side and check the first stroke: the starting point and the height are what separate them.
Can I print a practice sheet for t?
Yes. Open the worksheet maker, type ttt or a whole word, pick a line size, and print. The sheet has a dark model row, grey tracing rows, dotted rows and blank lines.