Capital M in Cursive

Watch the capital m being written, then follow the numbered steps. Begin with a small hook near the top, pull a slant stroke down, then add humps or a second stroke.

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Written in one stroke.

Step by step

  1. Start with a small hook near the top and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline.
  2. Retrace up and roll over a hump, down to the baseline.
  3. Retrace up again and roll over a second hump.
  4. Come down to the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.

Tip: The capital M has the same humps as lowercase m, scaled to the top line.

How capital M joins

The capital M runs straight into the second letter of the word, so there is no pencil lift after it.

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Me
Mo

Capital M cursive worksheet

Trace the letter on its own, then joined, then in words that start with M. The rows at the bottom are for writing on your own.

Capital M in traditional cursive: printable tracing worksheet
Paper

Choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog to keep a copy. Trace the light rows, then write on your own in the empty rows.

Names and words starting with M

Questions

How do you write a capital M in cursive?

Start with a small hook near the top and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline. Retrace up and roll over a hump, down to the baseline. Retrace up again and roll over a second hump. Come down to the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.

How many strokes is a cursive capital m?

One. The capital m is written without lifting the pencil.

Does cursive capital M connect to the next letter?

Yes. The capital M joins the next letter. Schools differ on capitals, so follow the style your class uses.

What letter family is cursive M in?

Hook-and-slant capitals. Begin with a small hook near the top, pull a slant stroke down, then add humps or a second stroke. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.

More letters

Lowercase m in cursive · Capital L · Capital N · Printable alphabet chart

Other hook-and-slant capitals