How it works
- Type a name, a short line or a heading.
- Compare regular and bold script with the italic styles.
- Copy your favourite and paste it in, then check it on your phone.
Why Unicode calls it script
The cursive alphabet is named Mathematical Script in Unicode, because it was added for maths, where script letters stand for things such as sets. There is a bold version too.
Neither joins letters together the way handwriting does. Each letter is a separate character.
Letters that come from another block
B, E, F, H, I, L, M, R, e, g and o were in Unicode before the maths alphabets were added. The maths block leaves gaps for them, so this tool uses the older Letterlike Symbols versions, such as โฌ (U+212C) and โฏ (U+212F).
In some fonts they look a little different from the letters around them. Bold script has no gaps.
Regular or bold script
Regular script has thin strokes that can fade on small screens or busy backgrounds. Bold script is heavier and usually easier to see, though it looks busier.
Neither has script digits, so numbers stay normal.
Readability and empty boxes
Script letters are harder to read than plain text, especially in a long line, and screen readers may read them letter by letter or skip them. Some older devices and fonts lack them and show empty boxes.
Use cursive for a name or a short line and test it in the app before posting. On X each script letter counts as 2 characters, which the Twitter character counter also shows. For a full caption, the Instagram text formatter styles only the words you select.
If you want blackletter fraktur instead of script, that alphabet is heavier and usually harder to read in a sentence. It suits a one-word title more than a caption. You can also set a script line inside a sparkle or dot border.
More text styles
Frequently asked questions
How do I type in cursive to copy and paste?
Type your text above and copy the Script or Bold script row. The letters are Unicode script characters, so they keep their look when you paste them.
Why do some cursive letters look different?
B, E, F, H, I, L, M, R, e, g and o come from Unicode's Letterlike Symbols block rather than the maths block, so some fonts draw them in a slightly different style.
Can I write cursive numbers?
No. Unicode has no script digits, so numbers stay as normal digits.
Is cursive text safe for a username or bio?
Keep it out of usernames, links and contact details, because people may not be able to search for them or read them. In a bio, a few words of cursive are lower risk, but check how it looks in the app first.
Why do I see empty boxes instead of cursive letters?
The device's fonts do not include the script characters. Older phones and computers are more likely to show boxes, so try another device or pick a simpler style.