Learn to write the letter C in cursive in capital and lowercase.
Watch how to write it
Free printable worksheet
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Watch the animation, print the free worksheet, and follow the step-by-step guide below, plus the accent forms of cursive C from around the world.
How to write a capital C in cursive
The cursive C capital is one smooth stroke. Start just below the top line, curve up and to the left, then swing all the way around counter-clockwise, down and around to the baseline, finishing with a small hook. Keep the pen on the paper the whole way; the capital C in cursive does not need a second stroke.
- Start below the top line and curve up and to the left.
- Sweep around counter-clockwise, down to the baseline, and finish with a small hook.
How to write a lowercase c in cursive
The lowercase c is a shorter version of the same shape. Begin just below the midline, curve up and left, then round down and back to close most of the way, ending with a small exit toward the next letter. Like the capital, the lowercase cursive C is a single flowing stroke.
- Start below the midline and curve up and to the left.
- Round down and back, then exit toward the next letter.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not close it fully: a c has an open mouth on the right. If you close the curve all the way, it turns into an o.
Start at the top: the cursive C begins near the top and moves left first, not from the bottom up.
Keep it round: a good c is a smooth curve, not a sharp corner. Let the stroke flow.
One motion: both the capital and lowercase c are drawn without lifting the pen.
Joining the cursive c
The lowercase c exits from the middle toward the next letter, so it links smoothly in words. Practise the cursive C inside real words: cat, cup, ice, class, circle. Notice how the exit stroke of the c flows into whatever letter comes next.
Fancy Cursive C
Looking for a decorative or fancy cursive C to use in a name, a bio, or a social media post? Below are several stylish script and calligraphy versions of the letter, pulled from different lettering styles. Tap any one to copy it, then paste it wherever you like:
These fancy versions are great for signatures, headings and profiles. For handwriting practice, though, use the clear C in cursive shapes shown in the animation and worksheet above.
C with accents around the world
In many languages the letter c wears a small mark. These accented forms are easy to copy:
- รง โ c with a cedilla, used in French (garรงon) and Portuguese (coraรงรฃo).
- ฤ โ c with an acute accent, used in Polish and Croatian.
- ฤ โ c with a caron, used in Czech, Croatian and Slovenian.
- ฤ โ c with a circumflex, used in Esperanto.
Copy and paste every accented C on the C with accent page, or explore the whole set on Letters With Accents.
Copy and paste a cursive C
Want the plain script letter itself? Tap to copy:
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a capital C in cursive?
Start just below the top line, curve up and to the left, then sweep around counter-clockwise down to the baseline and finish with a small hook. The capital C in cursive is one continuous stroke.
How do you write a lowercase c in cursive?
Begin below the midline, curve up and left, round down and back, then exit toward the next letter. It is the same shape as the capital, just smaller.
Is the cursive c one stroke or two?
One. Both the capital and lowercase cursive C are drawn in a single motion without lifting the pen.
Why does my cursive c look like an o?
You are closing the curve too far. Leave the right side open so the c has its distinctive open mouth, otherwise it reads as an o.