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I need good Shorthand expanders - slowMT


Posted: Nov 15, 2010

Can anyone tell me where to find a good expansion glossary/file/list or whatever you call it for Shorthand that will cover acute care/hospital/operative reports?  I have Shorthand 8.  I really need to speed up.  How do you use commands in Shorthand?  Thanks in advance

Shorthand and IT - Happy MT Robin

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google "productivity" and "talk" and you'll find a place that is devoted to expanders and the like.


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