How Do You Write a Cursive Z?

How to Write Cursive "z"

You can write a cursive lowercase “z” by picking a point that originates about a quarter of the way above the line you are writing. Draw an arc that goes up and to the right, hitting the halfway point of the writing margin above you and then moving back downwards.

Writing Uppercase Z in Cursive

Begin your stroke slightly below your midline, like a capital cursive Z, make a small “2” like shape but without the tail on the end of the two. When your stroke meets the bottom line, make a quick loop.

Cursive Letter Z Details

The Z in cursive writing connects to the letters “e” and “o” in many words, like “zebra,” “zeal,” “zookeeper” and “zoom.” Practicing writing words with connections like “ze” and “zo” helps understand how cursive works.

To master the cursive Z, tracing the capital and lowercase letters is a good start. Downloadable practice worksheets provide helpful guides. Watching tutorial videos while tracing the letters helps ensure correct stroke technique. With repeated practice, writing the uppercase and lowercase cursive Z becomes second nature.

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