How to write the letter 'Z' in cursive

Learning how to form the letter "Z" helps you practice more complex curves and loops, which are important for writing fluently in cursive. Even though "Z" isn't very common, it's useful to practice.

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 'Z'

Writing the capital letter “Z” in cursive combines sweeping curves and loops. By following the steps below, you can practice forming the letter easily and accurately. Here’s how to write a capital cursive “Z”:

  1. Start halfway between the top line and the midline.
  2. Make a small curve up to touch the top line.
  3. Curve left and down to the bottom line.
  4. Curve to the right and extend the stroke down to the lower line.
  5. Loop up to the right and through, completing the letter with a smooth finish.

Lowercase 'z'

Now that you’ve mastered the uppercase “Z”, it’s time to work on the lowercase “z”. This letter is formed with a smooth, looping stroke that blends seamlessly into other cursive letters. Follow these steps to write the lowercase cursive “z”:

  1. Start at the bottom line.
  2. Draw a curved line up to the right, touching the midline.
  3. Curve down to the left, reaching the bottom line.
  4. Draw a new curve down to the left, reaching the lower line.
  5. Loop back to the right, touching the bottom line.
  6. Slide your pencil up and out to the right with a small tail to finish.

The letter 'Z' in cursive

The letter "Z" helps you practice angled shapes and looping descenders, improving your control over these movements. Once you're comfortable with "Z," you'll feel ready to master other letters with loops and connections.

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