Cursive X

Learn how to write cursive X with our free printable worksheets. Practice both capital X in cursive and lowercase cursive x, plus common words containing X like box, fox, and next. These guided practice sheets help students master forming and joining the cursive letter X with step-by-step tracing and independent writing practice.

How to Write Cursive X

The cursive X is unique because it requires lifting the pen — one of the few cursive letters that isn’t formed in a single continuous stroke. The crossing strokes create its distinctive shape.

X Capital X in Cursive

1. Start at the top left with a curved stroke down to the right
2. Lift the pen
3. Start at the top right and stroke down to the left
4. Exit with a connecting stroke at the baseline

x Lowercase x in Cursive

1. Start with an upward stroke, then curve down to the right
2. Lift the pen
3. Add a crossing stroke from upper right to lower left
4. The exit stroke connects to the next letter

💡 Practice Tip

The cursive x is one of the few letters requiring a pen lift. Make the first stroke, then add the cross — similar to how you’d cross a t or dot an i at the end. Use the dotted-line worksheets below to build muscle memory.