How to write shorthand

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Symbols & Abbreviations for note taking

Writing the alphabet is the first part of learning shorthand - and it's really easy to master it online with these free simple steps.

Shorthand is any system of writing quickly by hand, and is particularly useful for transcribing speech. The concept of shorthand has existed virtually as long as writing itself; ancient cultures in Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China all had...

Shorthand, Shorthand alphabetsEncyclopædia Britannica, Inc.a system for rapid writing that uses symbols or abbreviations for letters, words, or phrases. Among the most popular modern systems are Pitman, Gregg, and Speedwriting. Besides being known as stenography (close, little, or narrow writing),

The idea of strange alternative shorthand writing systems has, for a while, held in me a certain special appeal: the idea of drawing a few short alien symbols to represent entire phrases and…

Write at speeds of over 120 words a minute with Teeline Shorthand. Find out how with this easy introduction to the technique.

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Editorial: Shorthand by Felix Salut

Shorthand is any system of writing quickly by hand, and is particularly useful for transcribing speech. The concept of shorthand has existed virtually as long as writing itself; ancient cultures in Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China all had...