FedEx

FedEx is a trademarked name with a specific mixed-case form writers often get wrong. Below are clear rules, common wrong/right pairs, and ready-to-paste rewrites for work, school and casual use.

Focus: exact form (FedEx), possessives and plurals, verb use, spacing/hyphenation, punctuation, and quick rewrite options.

Quick answer

Write the brand as FedEx (capital F and E, lowercase d and x). Form the possessive as FedEx's. For plurals, reword to "FedEx packages" or "shipments via FedEx" rather than "FedExs." Avoid using FedEx as a verb in formal writing - use "send via FedEx" or "ship with FedEx" instead.

Correct: FedEx
Possessive: FedEx's policy
Plural: FedEx packages / FedEx shipments (not FedExs)
Formal alternative to verbing: send via FedEx / ship with FedEx

Core explanation: exact spelling and capitalization

The official form is FedEx - capital F and E, lowercase d and x. Variants like Fedex, fedex or FEDEX are incorrect in most editorial contexts.

Use the brand's preferred capitalization for consistency and to respect trademark styling.

Always write: FedEx
Don't write: Fedex, fedex, FEDEX

Wrong: We shipped the samples via fedex.
Right: We shipped the samples via FedEx.
Wrong: Please respond to FEDEX about the delay.
Right: Please respond to FedEx about the delay.

Hyphenation and spacing: FedEx vs Fed Ex vs Fed-Ex

FedEx is a single word with no internal space or hyphen. Avoid writing Fed Ex or Fed-Ex. If a line break forces a split, follow your style guide's hyphenation rules - don't make a permanent hyphenated form.

Correct: FedEx
Wrong: Fed Ex, Fed-Ex
Line breaks: break only per general hyphenation rules, not by inserting a permanent hyphen

Wrong: Send it by Fed Ex tomorrow.
Right: Send it by FedEx tomorrow.
Wrong: Please ship with Fed-Ex as requested.
Right: Please ship with FedEx as requested.

Possessives and plurals: FedEx's and FedEx packages

Form the possessive by adding 's: FedEx's tracking page. That's the clearest option in most style guides. Avoid creating a plural by tacking on s to the trademark. Rephrase instead.

Possessive: FedEx's tracking number
Plural: FedEx packages / FedEx shipments (not FedExs)
Alternative: the policy of FedEx

Wrong: I checked FedExs website for the update.
Right: I checked FedEx's website for the update.
Wrong: We received two FedExs today.
Right: We received two FedEx packages today.
Wrong: Fedex's carrier policy is strict.
Right: FedEx's carrier policy is strict.

Using FedEx as a verb: when it's okay and how to rewrite

People often use FedEx as a verb in speech ("I'll FedEx it"). That's fine in internal or casual messages. For client-facing, legal or academic writing, avoid verbing the trademark. Use a verb + preposition instead.

Casual: "I'll FedEx it" - OK internally
Formal: "Send it via FedEx" / "Ship with FedEx"
If you shorten in chat, keep capitalization: "FedEx it"

Casual - Usage: Can you FedEx the contract by Friday?
Rewrite: Can you send the contract via FedEx by Friday?
Casual - Usage: I'll FedEx the signed form after lunch.
Rewrite: I'll mail the signed form and ship it with FedEx after lunch.

Punctuation and small grammar traps (apostrophes, periods, trademark symbols)

Treat FedEx like any proper noun: use apostrophes for possessives and don't insert internal periods (not F.E.D.E.X.). Trademark symbols (®) are seldom needed in routine writing; add them only if legal or marketing rules require it.

Don't write: F.E.D.E.X.
Possessive: FedEx's (then add sentence punctuation as usual)
Use ® only when specifically required

Wrong: F.E.D.E.X. guarantees overnight delivery.
Right: FedEx guarantees overnight delivery.
Wrong: We followed FedExs instructions.
Right: We followed FedEx's instructions.
Wrong: Please include FedEx® in the footer without checking trademark rules.
Right: Check brand/legal guidance before adding the FedEx® symbol in marketing materials.

Try your own sentence

Judge the whole sentence, not just the phrase. Context usually resolves capitalization, possessive and verbing choices.

Real usage and tone: work, school and casual examples

Match phrasing to your audience. Below are paired wrong/right sentences for three common contexts.

Work: formal phrasing for clients and reports
School: precise capitalization in assignments and citations
Casual: "FedEx it" is fine in chats and quick messages

Work - Wrong: Please Fedex the invoice to the client today.
Work - Right: Please send the invoice to the client via FedEx today.
Work - Wrong: I'll Fedex the proposal after the meeting.
Work - Right: I'll ship the proposal with FedEx after the meeting.
School - Wrong: The Fedex tracking number is in my notes.
School - Right: The FedEx tracking number is in my notes.
School - Wrong: We used fedex to send the experiment samples.
School - Right: We used FedEx to send the experiment samples.
Casual - Wrong: Fedex it and I'll pick it up later.
Casual - Right: FedEx it and I'll pick it up later.
Casual - Usage: Anyone want me to FedEx lunch? - group chat

Rewrite help: paste-and-use fixes for common sentences

Below are frequent incorrect sentences followed by three tone-specific rewrites you can paste directly. Choose "formal" for client-facing or academic use, "neutral" for internal docs, and "casual" for chat.

Wrong: Can you Fedex the samples to me?
Rewrite:
Formal: Can you send the samples to me via FedEx?
Rewrite: Neutral: Can you ship the samples with FedEx?
Rewrite:
Casual: Can you FedEx the samples to me? (OK in chat)
Wrong: The Fedexs tracking page is down.
Rewrite:
Formal: FedEx's tracking page is down.
Rewrite: Neutral: The FedEx tracking page is currently unavailable.
Wrong: We need three Fedexs by Monday.
Rewrite:
Formal: We need three FedEx packages by Monday.
Rewrite: Neutral: We need three packages shipped via FedEx by Monday.

Memory tricks and a short editing checklist

Two quick cues: "F and E are capital" and "Don't pluralize the brand alone." Use this five-step check whenever you spot FedEx in a draft.

Memory: "FE" capitals - FedEx
Memory: Plural = "FedEx packages", not "FedExs"
Checklist: 1) Spelling/capitalization 2) No space/hyphen 3) Possessive correct 4) Avoid verbing in formal copy 5) No internal periods

Usage: If you see "Fedex" in a draft, fix capitalization first, then re-check possessive/plural.

Similar mistakes and related brand traps

Other brands use nonstandard capitalization (eBay, iPhone, YouTube) or are commonly written in uppercase (UPS, DHL). Match each brand's official form and avoid turning trademarks into common nouns.

Similar: eBay, iPhone, YouTube - use each brand's official capitalization
Do not write "a fedex" - say "a FedEx package" or "a package sent via FedEx"

Wrong: i phone is a popular device.
Right: iPhone is a popular device.
Wrong: We sent it by ups.
Right: We sent it by UPS.
Wrong: Please hand me a fedex.
Right: Please hand me a FedEx package.

FAQ

Is it Fedex or FedEx?

Correct: FedEx - capital F and E, lowercase d and x. Avoid Fedex, fedex or FEDEX.

How do I make the possessive of FedEx?

Use FedEx's (for example: FedEx's tracking number). Or rephrase: the policy of FedEx.

Can I say "FedEx it" in a business email?

"FedEx it" is informal. In business emails use "send via FedEx" or "ship with FedEx" to stay professional and avoid verbing the trademark.

Do I put a space or hyphen in FedEx?

No. The brand is a single word with no space or hyphen: FedEx.

What's the plural of FedEx?

Don't pluralize the trademark as "FedExs." Use "FedEx packages," "shipments via FedEx," or "packages sent with FedEx."

Need a quick check?

For a fast second read, paste your sentence into a grammar checker or consult your style guide to catch capitalization and verbing slips. For recurring use, add "FedEx" to your house style sheet so everyone uses the same, correct form.