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.
I am working on an index of all of the serialized shorthand stories in the Gregg Writer magazine. The spreadsheet is mostly complete. I will share it with the group when it is complete. If anyone has The Gregg Writer from December 1922, I need to know the following: –What are ALL of the page…
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 have received an email from a shorthand writer who is donating her collection of Gregg shorthand books and Gregg Writer magazines to an organization or any person(s) who would enjoy the items. Below is a list of what is left from her collection. If anyone is interested, please let me know and I’ll provide…
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…
I got the following request and decide it to post it. If anyone is interested, please let me know and I will forward you further details. Carlos “Hi – Hope you could guide me a little. I studied Gregg 25 yrs ago. I am practicing but want a teacher. Any idea of someone who might…
I finally completed Functional Method Dictation. I selected this one for my first intermediate text at Carlos’s suggestion. He had particularly noted the phrasing employed by Mr. Zoubek. He wasn’t kidding! There are enough phrases to make your head spin. (How unfortunate that they weren’t indexed!) But I was also surprised at how many phrasing…
I’ve consulted the PDF of proper names in shorthand, but Felicia wasn’t on it. Would it be written Fl-e-sh-a or written out F-e-l-e-sh-a? Many thanks for any help.
I’m going through the Anniversary FM, volume 1, and am I supposed to write out the shorthand plates in lessons 1-21 in English? They’re listed as assignments, so I thought I was, and I’ve been doing it that way. Thanks.
I’m going through the Anniversary edition of Gregg, and am on Unit 11, exercise 103, and I’m stumped. Could someone give me a hand? The sentence seems like it says: We shall expect you to bring your report to a special committee meeting this evening rather than send it … … do. Thanks for any…
This story appeared in the December 1925 of The Gregg Writer and was written in pre-anniversary. Attachment: a-golden-story-of-the-silver-fox.pdf