How to write the letter 'X' in cursive

The letter "X" helps students practice intersecting strokes, which strengthens stroke control in cursive. Although it's uncommon at the start of words, it's often found in the middle, making it important for smooth cursive writing.

Note: here we showcase the most common way to write in cursive, but you can explore other cursive fonts to see how they differ.

Capital 'X'

Writing the capital letter “X” in cursive is a combination of crisscrossing lines with smooth curves. By following the steps below, you can practice forming the letter easily and accurately. Here’s how to write a capital cursive “X”:

  1. Start just below the top line.
  2. Make a small curve up to touch the top line.
  3. Draw a line down to the right, reaching the bottom line.
  4. Make a small hook to the right at the bottom.
  5. Lift your pencil and start a new stroke from the bottom line below the start of the first stroke.
  6. Draw a diagonal line to the top right, crossing over the first stroke as you go up to the top line.

Lowercase 'x'

After mastering the uppercase “X”, it’s time to learn the lowercase “x”. This letter is formed with crossed lines, creating a unique and connected shape in cursive writing. Follow these steps to write the lowercase cursive “x”:

  1. Start at the bottom line.
  2. Draw a curved line up to the midline.
  3. Make a small curve down to the right and continue down to the bottom line.
  4. Slide your pencil out to the right with a small tail.
  5. Draw a straight line from the bottom line to the right, up to the midline, crossing the first stroke in the middle.

The letter 'X' in cursive

Mastering the letter "X" helps you practice intersecting lines, which are important for writing more complex cursive letters. Working on crossing strokes can improve your control and strengthen your overall cursive technique.

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