Capital M in Cursive: How to Write It
Capital M begins on the baseline, climbs, and makes a pointed or rounded pair of peaks above the midline. It is wider than lowercase m and it usually does not join onward.
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The letterforms on this page are rendered in Cedarville Cursive, an open-source font — school styles like Zaner-Bloser or D'Nealian differ in details. Treat the steps as the source of truth for stroke order; let the sample show you one possible shape.
Write it step by step
- 1For capital M, start on the baseline and swing up to the headline, then down toward the midline.
- 2Climb again to a second peak near the headline, slightly to the right of the first.
- 3Bring the last stroke down to the baseline and stop. Both peaks should match in height.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Three rounded lowercase arches. Capital M is taller and usually starts with a stronger first climb.
- A second peak much shorter than the first, so the letter slouches.
- An extra joining loop at the end that turns the last stroke into lowercase m.
Practice words
Me · My · Home · Mary · Mark
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Frequently asked questions
Does cursive capital M connect?
Usually no. It ends on the baseline and the next letter starts clean. A small exit is harmless; a full lowercase join makes the capital look unfinished.
How many peaks does capital M have?
Two main peaks, after the opening stroke. If you count three equal hills, you have written a large lowercase m.
Should the peaks be pointed?
A slight point is normal in many school styles, unlike the round arches of lowercase m. Do not make them so sharp that the letter looks printed.
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