Learn how to write the letter V 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 V from around the world.
How to write a capital V in cursive
The cursive V capital is a tall, sweeping letter. Start near the top with a small entry curve, pull down to the baseline into a point, then sweep back up to the top on the right, finishing with a small flourish. The capital V in cursive is a graceful, pointed V.
- Pull down from the top to a point at the baseline.
- Sweep back up to the top on the right and finish with a small flourish.
How to write a lowercase v in cursive
The lowercase v is a short, simple letter. Start on the baseline, stroke up to the midline, come down to a point at the baseline, then back up to the midline and finish with a small hook that leads to the next letter. The lowercase cursive V is a pointed valley with a little exit hook.
- Stroke up to the midline, down to a point, then up again.
- Finish with a small hook toward the next letter.
Common mistakes to avoid
Point the bottom: the v comes to a sharp point at the baseline, unlike the rounded bottom of a u.
v vs u: the v is pointed at the bottom, while the u is rounded. Watch the bottom shape.
Do not forget the hook: the lowercase cursive V ends with a small hook at the top that joins to the next letter.
Stay short: the lowercase v stays between the baseline and the midline.
Joining the cursive v
The lowercase v exits from a small hook at the top, so it links into the next letter from up high. Practise the cursive V in real words: van, love, every, seven, river. Notice how the top hook carries into whatever comes next.
Fancy Cursive V
Looking for a decorative or fancy cursive V 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 V in cursive shapes in the animation and worksheet above.
V with accents around the world
The letter v rarely takes an accent in everyday writing, though a few marked forms appear in specialist alphabets and phonetic transcription. For most writing the plain v is what you need.
Explore the full set of accented letters on Letters With Accents.
Copy and paste a cursive V
Want the plain script letter itself? Tap to copy:
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a capital V in cursive?
Pull down from the top to a point at the baseline, then sweep back up to the top on the right and finish with a small flourish. The capital V in cursive is one flowing stroke.
How do you write a lowercase v in cursive?
Stroke up to the midline, down to a point, then up again and finish with a small hook toward the next letter.
How is a cursive v different from a cursive u?
The cursive V comes to a sharp point at the bottom, while a cursive u has a rounded bottom. The point is the key difference.
Is the cursive v one stroke or two?
One. Both the capital and lowercase cursive V are drawn in a single continuous stroke.