Letter X
How to write the letter X in cursive
Capital X runs from line 1 down to line 3. Small x stays in the middle space, between lines 2 and 3. This is the four-line ruling in the school notebook: line 1 the ceiling, line 3 the writing line, line 4 for tails. Trace the model, then write the pair yourself.
Get the A to Z book, Rs 149One A4 sheet for every letter, on the ruling in your child's school copy. Ordered on a form, paid on PayU, emailed to you. Ask for the free capitals A to H pack first if you want to see a sheet used tonight.
Free starter pack, capitals A to H
The free 11 page pack does not include X. It covers capitals A to H, so you can see the four-line format before choosing the A to Z book.
Where X and x sit on the four lines
- Capital X
- Line 1 down to line 3. Two spaces tall.
- Small x
- Middle. Between lines 2 and 3 only, half the height of the capital.
- Height group
- Middle, see the height groups explained.
Does your child's x look more like a y in the school notebook? Check where the strokes cross. A clear pencil lift and a cross at the middle help both capital X and small x look neat.
Write X and x in 3 steps
Use four-line Indian ruling. Count the lines from top to bottom.
- Make the first stroke. For capital X, slant from the top left on line 1 down to the bottom right on line 3. For small x, make the same stroke from line 2 to line 3.
- Lift and cross. Lift the pencil. Start at the top right of the letter's space and slant down to the bottom left.
- Check the middle. The two strokes should meet halfway through the letter's height, with all four arms looking even.
The mistake to correct first
If the strokes cross too close to the top or bottom, x can start looking like y or k when your child writes quickly.
Before the next attempt, ask: "Where will the two strokes meet?" Let your child point to the middle, then write.
Keep capital X between lines 1 and 3. Keep small x inside the middle space, between lines 2 and 3.
Practise with the rest of A to Z
X appears less often in school words. Revise it with nearby letters rather than spending a full week on it.
The A to Z pair is Rs 149 and covers capital and small letters on four-line Indian ruling. Choose your book at /order/ and pay on PayU by UPI, card or netbanking. The paid files are emailed as soon as your payment goes through.
Choose your next step
Try the starter pack first, or get the full capital-and-small pair.
Email me the free 11 page pack
See x in a word
Practice strip
Trace the shape three times slowly, then write the pair on your own four-line copy. Two minutes a day beats one long session on Sunday.
Want the complete alphabet? The A to Z pair is 55 pages on four-line ruling, Rs 149.
Get the A to Z book, Rs 149One A4 sheet for every capital and every small letter, on the ruling in your child's school copy. Ordered on a form, paid on PayU, emailed to you as soon as you pay.
Questions parents ask about X
Should my child lift the pencil for x?
Yes. For the X and x shown here, lift after the first stroke, then make the crossing stroke.
Does the free pack include X?
No. The free 11 page starter pack covers capitals A to H. Submit the email form to receive it in about a minute and try the four-line practice format.
Which book has both capital X and small x?
Choose the A to Z pair for Rs 149. It includes both capital and small letters.
How tall should capital X and small x be on four-line ruling?
Capital X fills the two spaces from line 1 down to line 3. Small x fills only the middle space, between lines 2 and 3, so it ends up about half the height of the capital. If the two end up the same height, that is what to correct first.
All 26 letters
Cursive Writing A to Z is an Indian school handwriting system that teaches capital letters, small letters, and joining on four-line copy, for kids in UKG to Class 3.
All seven packs, Rs 399. A to Z pair, 30-day challenge, joining, sight words, Indian names, cricket, festivals. Rs 1,073 bought separately. Save Rs 674.
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