A steno machine, stenotype machine, shorthand machine, stenograph or steno writer is a specialized chorded keyboard or typewriter used by stenographers for shorthand use.

The machine—mainly the commercial Stenotype, or Stenograph —which is commonly used in court reporting, is virtually noiseless and can be operated at speeds of more than 250 words …

Nov 26, 2025 · On a normal keyboard, a typist hits individual keys to express individual letters as fast as possible to spell words. A stenographer, on the other hand, uses a steno machine to …

Stenography, from the Greek words stenos (narrow) and graphein (to write), also known as shorthand, is an abbreviated or symbolic writing method that increases speed and brevity of …

Jun 26, 2024 · A stenotype (steh ·nuh·tipe), also known as a stenograph machine, is a specialized keyboard used by court reporters, captioners, and stenographers to transcribe spoken words …

A stenotype or shorthand machine is a specialized chorded keyboard or typewriter used by stenographers for shorthand use. A trained court reporter or closed captioner can write speeds …

Open Steno seeks to bring free software, low-cost hardware, and interactive learning tools to everyone who wants to use steno for their personal or professional pursuits.