Handwriting

Handwriting

Handwriting (/ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/) is the writing done with a writing instrument, such as a pen or pencil, in the hand. Handwriting includes both printing and cursive styles and is separate from formal calligraphy or typeface.

Etymology

The term "handwriting" is derived from the Middle English words "hand" and "writing", which together mean "writing with the hand". The term was first used in the 15th century.

Related Terms

• Penmanship: The art or skill of writing by hand.
• Cursive: A style of handwriting in which the symbols of the language are written in a conjoined and/or flowing manner.
• Calligraphy: Visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a broad-tipped instrument, brush, or other writing instrument.
• Dysgraphia: A deficiency in the ability to write, primarily handwriting, but also coherence.
• Graphology: The analysis of the physical characteristics and patterns of handwriting claiming to be able to identify the writer, indicating the psychological state at the time of writing, or evaluating personality characteristics.

See Also

• List of writing systems
• Palaeography
• Hand (disambiguation)

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Handwriting
• Wikipedia's article - Handwriting

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