Learn how to write the letter I 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 I from around the world.
How to write a capital I in cursive
The cursive I capital is an elegant, looping letter. Start near the baseline, curve up and to the right, loop over at the top, then bring the stroke down through the middle and finish with a small curve at the bottom. The capital I in cursive looks quite different from the plain printed I, so follow the animation closely.
- Start near the baseline and curve up, looping over at the top.
- Bring the stroke down through the middle and finish with a small curve at the bottom.
How to write a lowercase i in cursive
The lowercase i is one of the simplest letters, written in two steps. First, start on the baseline, stroke up to the midline, and curve back down with a small tail that leads to the next letter. Then lift the pen and add a single dot above the stem. The dot on the cursive I lowercase is always added last.
- Stroke up to the midline and curve back down with a small exit tail.
- Lift the pen and add the dot above the stem.
Common mistakes to avoid
Dot it last: write the whole word first, then go back and dot your i's. Stopping to dot mid-word breaks the flow.
Keep the dot close: the dot sits just above the stem, not floating high up the page.
Do not loop the stem: the lowercase i is a simple up-and-down stroke, not a loop like an e.
Keep it short: the cursive I lowercase is a short letter, staying between the baseline and the midline.
Joining the cursive i
The lowercase i exits with a small tail from the baseline, so it links smoothly into the next letter. Practise the cursive I in real words: ink, sit, this, bird, with. Remember to go back and add the dots after the word is finished.
Fancy Cursive I
Looking for a decorative or fancy cursive I 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 I in cursive shapes in the animation and worksheet above.
I with accents around the world
The letter i is one of the most accented letters in the world. These marked forms are easy to copy:
- รญ โ i with an acute accent, used in Spanish and Portuguese.
- รฌ โ i with a grave accent, used in Italian.
- รฎ โ i with a circumflex, used in French.
- รฏ โ i with a diaeresis, used in French and Dutch.
Copy and paste every accented I on the I with accent page, or explore the whole set on Letters With Accents.
Copy and paste a cursive I
Want the plain script letter itself? Tap to copy:
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a capital I in cursive?
Start near the baseline, curve up and loop over at the top, then bring the stroke down through the middle and finish with a small curve. The capital I in cursive is a looping letter quite unlike the printed I.
How do you write a lowercase i in cursive?
Stroke up to the midline and curve back down with a small tail, then lift the pen and add a dot above the stem. Always dot the i last.
When do you dot the i in cursive?
After writing the whole word. Cursive flows in one motion, so you finish the word first and then go back to dot your i's and cross your t's.
Is the cursive i one stroke or two?
Two. The stem is one stroke and the dot is a second, added after lifting the pen. The cursive I lowercase always needs its dot.