Speedwriting is the trademark under which three versions of a shorthand system were marketed during the 20th century. The original version was designed so that it could be written with a pen or typed on a typewriter.

What does speed writing look like?

In Speedwriting, words are written as they sound, and only long vowels are expressed. Thus, “you” is written u, and “file” is fil. Some letters are modified for speed (e.g., the i is not dotted). The system also uses abbreviations and flourishes.

What is the purpose of speed writing?

This aims to enable you to record words and details your shorter codes and has been proven time and time again to enable people to take accurate notes, minutes and other such tasks in a very fast, accurate and efficient manner.