Pitman shorthand

Pitman Shorthand Practice

Pitman shorthand is the most widely taught English shorthand system for stenographer exams in India. Speed in Pitman comes from knowing outlines so well that you never hesitate.

StenoPro includes Pitman exercises, reading practice and a converter so you can study outlines alongside dictation.

Pitman tools in StenoPro

  • Outline exercises for grammalogues and common phrases
  • Reading practice to recognise outlines quickly
  • Text-to-Pitman conversion for revision
  • Dictation practice to apply outlines at speed

How to learn Pitman efficiently

Master grammalogues and short forms first — they make up a large share of everyday text. Then practise phrasing, and only then push dictation speed.

Start practising in StenoPro

Open the dictation library, set your speed and check your transcript in the same session.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pitman shorthand still used?
Yes. Pitman English shorthand is widely used by candidates preparing for stenographer exams.

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