Here’s What Your Handwriting Says About You, According to an Expert

6. How you dot your lowercase i

Similar to crossing your T, the way you dot a lowercase i can reveal your attention to detail, as well as a sense of rebelliousness. “Look at how the dot is formed,” Poizner says. “Is it a small, precise little dot? [If so, that could be a] potential sign of perfectionism, or somebody who is attentive to details.”

If your dot is a round circle that’s much bigger and/or noticeable—like, if you turn it into a small smiley face—it could be an indicator of your playfulness or a desire for attention, Poizner explains. But if the dot is hastily made with a sharp angle within it—like a checkmark—the writer may be fiery or “prone to irritation and anger.”