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Free steno theories

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	== Free steno theories ==		== Free steno theories ==
	As part of [[Open Steno]]'s initiative to make steno available to learn for all, there are a few steno theories that have been made freely available to use.		As part of [[Open Steno]]'s initiative to make steno available to learn for all, there are a few steno theories that have been made freely available to use.

	~~[[Platinum theory]] has also been made available freely, but is not open source.~~

	=== Plover theory ===		=== Plover theory ===

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Lapwing theory

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	''See also: [[Lapwing theory]]''		''See also: [[Lapwing theory]]''

	Lapwing theory was created by a community member who wanted to address what he perceived as the shortcomings of Plover theory. It is considered a derivative of Plover theory.		Lapwing theory was created by a community member who wanted to address what he perceived as the shortcomings of [[Plover theory]]. It is considered a derivative of Plover theory.

	=== Platinum theory ===		=== Platinum theory ===

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Plover theory

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	{{See also\|Plover theory}}		{{See also\|Plover theory}}

	[[Mirabai Knight]], a professional captioner, developed her own personal theory over time and shared it for free.		[[Mirabai Knight]], a professional captioner, developed her own personal theory over time and shared it for free. Plover theory is considered derived from [[StenEd theory]].

	=== Lapwing theory ===		=== Lapwing theory ===

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Lapwing theory

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	''See also: [[Lapwing theory]]''		''See also: [[Lapwing theory]]''

	Lapwing theory was created by a community member who wanted to address what he perceived as the shortcomings of Plover theory. It ~~shares many principles with Plover theory, but incorporates new rules—particularly when it comes to writing complicated words.~~		Lapwing theory was created by a community member who wanted to address what he perceived as the shortcomings of Plover theory. It is considered a derivative of Plover theory.

	~~Lapwing was created with the idea that the dictionary should be~~ a ~~more consistent implementation~~ of ~~the theory rules and should not contain misstrokes or outlines that did not follow theory. Lapwing also codifies more rules compared to~~ Plover theory ~~and has a complete textbook~~.

	=== Platinum theory ===		=== Platinum theory ===

BTackt: /* Plover theory */

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Plover theory

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	{{See also\|Plover theory}}		{{See also\|Plover theory}}

	[[Mirabai Knight]], a professional captioner, developed her own personal theory over time and shared it for free. Two textbooks explaining the theory have been developed, and the [[dictionary]] was openly shared (most professional stenographers do not openly share their dictionary). Most notably, the dictionary is distributed by default with every installation of the [[Plover software\|Plover app]].		[[Mirabai Knight]], a professional captioner, developed her own personal theory over time and shared it for free.

	The first textbook, [https://www.openstenoproject.org/learn-plover/ Learn Plover!], was developed as an analysis of the dictionary, reverse engineering theory rules from synthesizing dictionary entries.

	~~The second textbook, [https://www.artofchording.com/ The Art of Chording], was written in exchange for lessons from Knight.~~

	Compared to the implementation of theory by a court reporter focused on the legal setting, Plover's dictionary is presupposed to be a more broad implementation of theory covering terms for a range of subject matter seen in captioning.

	Both textbooks are generally considered incomplete explanations of Plover theory and the lack of resources has led to frustration in the learning process for some. Others enjoy filling in the gaps or designing their own solutions for undocumented rules.

	=== Lapwing theory ===		=== Lapwing theory ===

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Platinum theory

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	''See also: [[Platinum theory]]''		''See also: [[Platinum theory]]''

	A ~~'''~~free~~'''~~ but proprietary theory for court reporting students [https://platinumsteno.com/downloads/platinum-steno-ncrs-theory-dictionary/ available for download on the Platinum steno website] taught through [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-bfgyMjBdFuzhuL4Ff6XqA YouTube videos].		A free but proprietary theory for court reporting students [https://platinumsteno.com/downloads/platinum-steno-ncrs-theory-dictionary/ available for download on the Platinum steno website] taught through [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-bfgyMjBdFuzhuL4Ff6XqA YouTube videos].

	== Commercial steno theories ==		== Commercial steno theories ==

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Plover theory

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	The second textbook, [https://www.artofchording.com/ The Art of Chording], was written in exchange for lessons from Knight.		The second textbook, [https://www.artofchording.com/ The Art of Chording], was written in exchange for lessons from Knight.

	~~In theory, compared~~ to the implementation of theory by a court reporter focused on the legal setting, Plover's dictionary is a more broad implementation of theory covering terms for a range of subject matter seen in captioning.		Compared to the implementation of theory by a court reporter focused on the legal setting, Plover's dictionary is presupposed to be a more broad implementation of theory covering terms for a range of subject matter seen in captioning.

	Both textbooks are generally considered incomplete explanations of Plover theory and the lack of resources has led to frustration in the learning process for some. Others enjoy filling in the gaps or designing their own solutions for undocumented rules.		Both textbooks are generally considered incomplete explanations of Plover theory and the lack of resources has led to frustration in the learning process for some. Others enjoy filling in the gaps or designing their own solutions for undocumented rules.

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recategorization

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	However, as of 2026, the complete theories known to the Plover community are all based on a North American English accent.		However, as of 2026, the complete theories known to the Plover community are all based on a North American English accent.

	== ~~Open~~ steno theories ==		== Free steno theories ==
	As part of [[Open Steno]]'s initiative to make steno available to learn for all, there are a few steno theories that have been made freely available to use.		As part of [[Open Steno]]'s initiative to make steno available to learn for all, there are a few steno theories that have been made freely available to use.

			[[Platinum theory]] has also been made available freely, but is not open source.

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	Lapwing was created with the idea that the dictionary should be a more consistent implementation of the theory rules and should not contain misstrokes or outlines that did not follow theory. Lapwing also codifies more rules compared to Plover theory and has a complete textbook.		Lapwing was created with the idea that the dictionary should be a more consistent implementation of the theory rules and should not contain misstrokes or outlines that did not follow theory. Lapwing also codifies more rules compared to Plover theory and has a complete textbook.

	~~== Proprietary steno theories ==~~
	~~Below is an overview of a few of the most common proprietary steno theories.~~

	=== Platinum theory ===		=== Platinum theory ===
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	A '''free''' but proprietary theory for court reporting students [https://platinumsteno.com/downloads/platinum-steno-ncrs-theory-dictionary/ available for download on the Platinum steno website] taught through [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-bfgyMjBdFuzhuL4Ff6XqA YouTube videos].		A '''free''' but proprietary theory for court reporting students [https://platinumsteno.com/downloads/platinum-steno-ncrs-theory-dictionary/ available for download on the Platinum steno website] taught through [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-bfgyMjBdFuzhuL4Ff6XqA YouTube videos].

			== Commercial steno theories ==
			Below is an overview of a few of the most common commercial steno theories.

	=== Phoenix theory ===		=== Phoenix theory ===

BTackt: whether or not AE exceptions are easy to remember or to learn is irrelevant to this article. evaluation of the quality of the methods is irrelevant. is there a better way to make short not sound so much better than long?

2026-03-20T07:22:08Z

whether or not AE exceptions are easy to remember or to learn is irrelevant to this article. evaluation of the quality of the methods is irrelevant. is there a better way to make short not sound so much better than long?

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	Unique among steno theories for using chords not directly based on the original Ward Stone Ireland. The theory makes use of chords that represent more orthography. The theory was built with realtime writing in mind, unlike other theories which existed before computer transcription and were adapted.		Unique among steno theories for using chords not directly based on the original Ward Stone Ireland. The theory makes use of chords that represent more orthography. The theory was built with realtime writing in mind, unlike other theories which existed before computer transcription and were adapted.

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