uppercase
2 strokesHow to write cursive X
Write the long descending curve first, then cross it with a separate rising sweep.
Stroke numbers mark the starting points and order.
Cursive letter 24 of 26
X in cursive
Compare uppercase and lowercase X, then try a word and practice the movement at your own pace.
Uppercase XX
Lowercase Xx
Movement overview
Start, shape, connect
Write the main slanted stroke first, then add the crossing stroke without crowding nearby letters.
The numbered demonstrations below show pen starts and stroke order. Pale guide lines mark ascender, midline, baseline, and descender zones.
How to write it
Watch cursive X stroke by stroke
lowercase
2 strokesHow to write cursive x
Write the first slanted stroke and exit, then add the short crossing stroke separately.
Stroke numbers mark the starting points and order.
Try it
Use X in a word
xylophone
Look and connect
Examples for cursive X
Words that begin with X
xylophonexenonxylem
Common connections
exxtxo
Keep the joining stroke light and aim for even space between both letters.
Writing guidance
Write the main slanted stroke first, then add the crossing stroke without crowding nearby letters.
Four visual styles
Xx · xenon
Xx · xenon
Xx · xenon
Xx · xenon
Warm-up
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