Learn to write the letter E 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 E from around the world.
How to write a capital E in cursive
The cursive E capital is written in one flowing motion as a double curve. Start near the top with a small backward curl, sweep left and down into the middle, then round out into a larger lower loop that finishes near the baseline. The capital E in cursive looks like two stacked curves, a small one on top and a bigger one below.
- Start near the top with a small curl that opens to the left.
- Sweep down into the middle, then round out the larger lower loop to the baseline.
How to write a lowercase e in cursive
The lowercase e is one of the easiest letters. Start on the line, stroke up and over to make a small loop, then curve around counter-clockwise and out to the right. The little loop in the middle is what makes the cursive E lowercase different from a c.
- Start low, stroke up and over to form the small loop.
- Curve around counter-clockwise and exit to the right toward the next letter.
Common mistakes to avoid
Keep the loop open: the eye of the e needs a visible little loop. If you flatten it, the e looks like a c or an i.
Do not overshoot the height: the lowercase e is a short letter that stays between the baseline and the midline.
Round, not pointed: the cursive E is a smooth curve, so avoid sharp corners.
One motion: both the capital and lowercase e are single continuous strokes.
Joining the cursive e
The lowercase e is one of the most common letters in English, and it links on both sides, so it is worth plenty of practice. Try the cursive E inside real words: egg, bee, tree, here, never. Notice how the exit stroke flows straight into the next letter.
Fancy Cursive E
Looking for a decorative or fancy cursive E for a name, a bio, or a social media post? Below are several stylish script versions of the letter. Tap any one to copy it, then paste it wherever you like:
These fancy versions are great for signatures and profiles. For handwriting practice, use the clear E in cursive shapes in the animation and worksheet above.
E with accents around the world
The letter e is one of the most accented letters in the world. These marked forms are easy to copy:
- รฉ โ e with an acute accent, used in French (cafรฉ), Spanish and many others.
- รจ โ e with a grave accent, used in French (trรจs) and Italian.
- รช โ e with a circumflex, used in French (fรชte) and Portuguese.
- รซ โ e with a diaeresis, used in French, Dutch and Albanian.
Copy and paste every accented E on the E with accent page, or explore the whole set on Letters With Accents.
Copy and paste a cursive E
Want the plain script letter itself? Tap to copy:
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a capital E in cursive?
Start near the top with a small backward curl, sweep down into the middle, then round out a larger lower loop to the baseline. The capital E in cursive is one flowing double curve.
How do you write a lowercase e in cursive?
Start on the line, stroke up and over to make a small loop, then curve around counter-clockwise and exit to the right. The little loop is the key.
Why does my cursive e look like a c?
The loop in the middle has closed up or gone missing. Make sure you leave a visible little eye in the e so it does not read as a c.
Is the cursive e one stroke or two?
One. Both the capital and lowercase cursive E are drawn in a single continuous motion.