How to write the letter 'X' in manuscript

The letter 'X' is unique in the alphabet, and practicing it in manuscript helps you get better at crossing lines neatly. Writing 'X' helps improve your handwriting by making your lines cleaner and more precise.

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

Capital 'X'

Writing the capital 'X' in manuscript involves two intersecting diagonal lines. Follow these steps to write an uppercase 'X':

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a diagonal line slanting downward to the right, stopping at the bottom line.
  3. Lift your pencil and go back to the top line, to the right of the first line.
  4. Draw another diagonal line, this time slanting downward to the left and crossing the first line at the midline.

Lowercase 'x'

Now let’s move on to the lowercase 'x'. This letter is similar to the uppercase 'X' but smaller. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start at the midline.
  2. Draw a diagonal line slanting downward to the right, stopping at the bottom line.
  3. Lift your pencil and touch the midline.
  4. Draw another diagonal line slanting downward to the left, touching the bottom line and crossing the first line halfway down.

The letter 'X' in manuscript

Mastering the letter 'X' in uppercase and lowercase helps you practice crossing lines and staying neat. Writing 'X' also improves your precision, making your overall handwriting better.

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