Cursive X: How to Write X in Cursive

Learn how to write the cursive capital X and lowercase x in cursive writing. Watch the stroke-order animations, follow the numbered steps, and print the free practice worksheet.

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Lowercase x in cursive — Lowercase cursive x

How to write a capital X in cursive

The cursive capital X, also called an uppercase X in cursive or simply a capital cursive X, takes 4 steps. Press play to watch the stroke order, then follow the steps.

Capital X · 2 strokes

Stroke 1: start at the top left with a small hook.
Curve over and slant down to the right to the baseline.
Finish with a small exit curl.
Stroke 2: start at the top line on the right and slant down to the left, crossing through the middle to the baseline.

How to write a lowercase x in cursive

The lowercase cursive x (a small x in cursive) is the form you will write most often, inside words. It takes 3 steps.

Lowercase x · 2 strokes

Stroke 1: start just below the midline with a small hook.
Curve over and slant down to the right to the baseline, finishing with an exit stroke.
Stroke 2: start at the midline on the right and slant down to the left, crossing the first stroke.

Joining: Lowercase x ends at the baseline; the crossing stroke is added after the word is finished.

Tips for a neat cursive X

Cross the x through the middle of the first stroke.
Add the crossing stroke after the word is finished, like dotting an i.
Keep both strokes on the same slant as your other letters.

Cursive X to copy and paste

Need a cursive X for a bio, caption or document? These Unicode letters keep their cursive look when you paste them. Tap Copy on the one you want.

Style	Capital	Lowercase
Bold cursive	𝓧	𝔁
Cursive script	𝒳	𝓍
Bold italic	𝑿	𝒙
Italic	𝑋	𝑥
Italic sans	𝘟	𝘹

To write whole words in cursive, use the cursive text generator.

Free printable cursive X worksheet

Cursive X practice worksheet (PDF, US Letter, 37 KB)

Trace capital X and lowercase x on handwriting lines, practise on your own, then trace two words. Free for home and classroom use.

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Words that start with X in cursive

Practise joining x to other letters with these words:

xylophonexylophone
x-rayx-ray
xenonxenon
xylemxylem
XavierXavier
XenaXena
XboxXbox
XmasXmas

Type a word to see it in cursive:

Xylophone

Letter shapes, animations and worksheets are traced from the Playwrite US Trad handwriting font (SIL Open Font License). Schools teach several cursive models, so your teacher's letters may differ slightly. See all our sources.

Cursive X FAQ

How do you write a capital X in cursive?

Stroke 1: start at the top left with a small hook. Curve over and slant down to the right to the baseline. Finish with a small exit curl. Stroke 2: start at the top line on the right and slant down to the left, crossing through the middle to the baseline.

How do you write a lowercase x in cursive?

Stroke 1: start just below the midline with a small hook. Curve over and slant down to the right to the baseline, finishing with an exit stroke. Stroke 2: start at the midline on the right and slant down to the left, crossing the first stroke.

What does a cursive X look like?

In cursive writing, the capital X looks like 𝓧 and the lowercase x looks like 𝔁. The large pictures and animations at the top of this page show exactly how x in cursive writing is formed, stroke by stroke.

How does a cursive x connect to the next letter?

Lowercase x ends at the baseline; the crossing stroke is added after the word is finished.

Can I copy and paste a cursive X?

Yes. Copy a Unicode cursive X such as 𝓧 or 𝒳 (capital) and 𝔁 or 𝓍 (lowercase) from the copy-and-paste section on this page. They work in most apps and social networks.

Is there a printable cursive X worksheet?

Yes. Download the free cursive X worksheet on this page. It has rows for tracing capital X and lowercase x, space to practise on your own, and words to trace.