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How to write lowercase x in cursive (joined handwriting)

In joined (cursive) handwriting, x is written with 2 strokes. Start on the red dot marked 1 and follow the numbers.

x in printx in semi-joined

The letter shape comes from the Playwrite font; numbers show where each stroke starts.
🖨️ Worksheet

Step by step

  1. Stroke 1: start at the middle line, on the left and go down and to the right.
  2. Stroke 2 (after the whole word): start at the middle line, on the right and go down and to the left.

x is a zig-zag letter: it is made of straight diagonal lines.

In joined (cursive) writing, x joins to the letters around it. Dots and crossbars are added after the whole word.