Learn how to write the letter W in cursive in capital and lowercase.
Watch how to write it
Free printable worksheet
Left- and right-hand friendly ยท numbered stroke order and red start dots included ยท three-line ruling with dotted midline.
Watch the animation, print the free worksheet, and follow the step-by-step guide below, plus the accent forms of cursive W from around the world.
How to write a capital W in cursive
The cursive W capital is a wide, sweeping letter with rounded peaks. Start near the top, pull down to the baseline, sweep up to a peak, down again, and up once more, finishing with a small flourish at the top. The capital W in cursive flows across its curves in one graceful motion.
- Pull down from the top, sweep up to a peak, and down again.
- Sweep up once more and finish with a small flourish at the top.
How to write a lowercase w in cursive
The lowercase w is a short letter with two valleys. Start on the baseline, stroke up to the midline, down to a point, up again, down to a second point, up once more, and finish with a small hook that leads to the next letter. The lowercase cursive W is two pointed valleys with an exit hook.
- Stroke up, down to a point, up, down to a second point, then up again.
- Finish with a small hook toward the next letter.
Common mistakes to avoid
Two valleys, not one: the w has two valleys. One valley makes a u instead.
Point the bottoms: the valleys of a w come to points, not rounded curves like a u.
Do not forget the hook: the lowercase cursive W ends with a small hook at the top that joins to the next letter.
Stay short: the lowercase w stays between the baseline and the midline.
Joining the cursive w
The lowercase w exits from a small hook at the top, so it links into the next letter from up high, like the o and v. Practise the cursive W in real words: we, cow, water, window, willow. Notice how the top hook carries into whatever comes next.
Fancy Cursive W
Looking for a decorative or fancy cursive W 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 W in cursive shapes in the animation and worksheet above.
W with accents around the world
The letter w rarely takes an accent, but a marked form exists and is easy to copy:
- ลต โ w with a circumflex, used in Welsh.
- แบ โ w with an acute accent, used in Welsh.
Copy and paste every accented W on the W with accent page, or explore the whole set on Letters With Accents.
Copy and paste a cursive W
Want the plain script letter itself? Tap to copy:
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a capital W in cursive?
Pull down from the top, sweep up to a peak, down again, and up once more, finishing with a small flourish. The capital W in cursive is one flowing stroke.
How do you write a lowercase w in cursive?
Stroke up, down to a point, up, down to a second point, then up again and finish with a small hook toward the next letter.
How is a cursive w different from a cursive u?
The cursive W has two pointed valleys, while a cursive u has one rounded valley. Count the valleys and check whether they are pointed or round.
Is the cursive w one stroke or two?
One. Both the capital and lowercase cursive W are drawn in a single continuous stroke.