Size of Strokes  The size or length of the stroke should be approx. 5 mm as shown in the table. Remember that while practicing the consonants you should be very careful about the accuracy and uniformity of the size of the stroke. If the size of the stroke varies, it may put you in a great difficulty later on, when the size of the stroke is reduced to its half and...

Types of Consonants Types of Consonants are given below:- 1. Straight downward strokes : P B T D CH & J – as they are formed by straight lines in a downward motion. P & B are written with 120° degree angle, T & D with 90° degree angle and Ch & J with 30° degree angle, from the perpendicular. 2. Curved downward strokes: F V tH TH S Z SH...

Consonants Introduction In the last lesson you have learnt about the origin of Shorthand, its definition, usefulness of this art, as well as the job opportunities available for a shorthand writer. You have also read about the qualities of a stenographer, sitting posture, techniques for writing shorthand, material required for writing shorthand and the techniques of transcription. Not only in India but in many countries of the world, Pitman system of...

Some Brief Hints to Speed Writing 1. Buy a good fountain pen with a fine and flexible nib. 2. Use good clean ink, preferably blue-black. 3. Buy a good notebook with smooth lined paper. 4. Prepare the page for rapid turning over before beginning to take dictation. 5. Cultivate a small and neat style of shorthand writing. 6. Write lightly, with no digging into the paper. 7. Hold the pen lightly,...

Transcription Techniques in Shorthand (i) The notebook and reference papers should be placed adjacent to each other. Omission of words made from dots and dashes in shorthand is often the cause of many failures in examinations. (ii) The notes should not be read too fast. It is advisable to read the whole dictated passage before transcription. (iii) Once the transcription is over, in order to ensure accuracy, the whole transcription should...

Stenographer, His Techniques and Equipment Qualities of a Successful Stenographer.  During the course of his official duties, a Stenographer may have to take dictation, receive telephone calls and visitors, fix appointments for his officer, maintain diary of engagements, meetings and reminders to be sent, keep a note of movement of files, and generally assist his officer in such matters as the latter may direct. He may also dispose of such work...