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Gregg Shorthand

The Gregg Group was founded 22 May 2004, prompted by the lack of online shorthand resources. As the primary use for shorthand — business and legal recording — has waned in recent decades, we generally acclaim the skill as a hobby or personal tool. The purpose of the group is to promote the use of Gregg systems of shorthand by providing advice to beginners, support for students, and an association of users of this efficient, attractive, and enjoyable method of writing.

Author: Erik

A question on standardization and consistency to official outlines

GeneralErik31 October 20203

It has been a bit but I’ve been working on my shorthand again. For reference, I completed the original anniversary manual a few years ago and enough has stuck with me that I can roughly keep up with many of the 60 wpm dictations on youtube although I find that I do sometimes have hesitation…

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    • lvw 23 October 2025 at 9:16 pm on The HoneybeeI too am very grateful for what Carlos uploads here. His dedication to shorthand and his penchant for finding interesting
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    • Carlos 17 October 2025 at 5:16 pm on The Mystery of Houdini’s DeathHere they are: p2c1 l4 2nd outline: "pseudospiritualism" p2c2 l21 3rd outline (is it “borne in that”?): "beyond that" p3c2
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    • Carmel Taylor 8 October 2025 at 3:45 pm on Gregg’s Shorthand, Eleventh EditionThanks, Lee. Interesting reading the intro and preface. It gives me context with the comparisons.
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