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.
This question is for Forkner shorthand (or any other alphabetic shorthand) writers. Does it matter if one does not follow exact recommendations for streamline alphabet letters? In my case Forkner f is so different from what I have been writing f. In particular its bottom loop is causing me troubles (not insurmountable but annoying). Another…
Here are some books that can be borrowed from Openlibrary. Some of you may be aware of this site. But for those few searching souls that stumble upon this blog it may be helpful. It requires to register on site and also to have Adobe Digital Editions installed. p { margin-bottom: 0.1in; line-height: 120%; }a:link…
For those shorthand history enthusiasts: Here is Forkner shorthand manual: http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015082133714;view=1up;seq=1 I have downloaded pages and saved them in one pdf. I would like to share it but don’t know whether it will cause troubles. Sasa
Hello, In Simplified shorthand manual (basic, first edition), chapter 1, lesson 5 – there is something that I cannot interpret properly This is what I have read: P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } Dear Ned, I am sorry I cannot make the analysis of our finances the cashier needs as an basis on which to pay…
I seek……. Recently I was able to acquire Gregg Simplified first edition manual and started to go through lessons. So far I am still at first few lessons going over and practising. Now here is the thing. I would like to start using shorthand. I am committed to master the skill and use it. And…