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ady-cyrl - Adyghe (Cyrillic script)
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aeb-arab - Tunisian Arabic (Arabic script)
aeb-latn - Tunisian Arabic (Latin script)
af - Afrikaans
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alt - Southern Altai
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ary - Moroccan Arabic
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av - Avaric
avk - Kotava
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az - Azerbaijani
azb - South Azerbaijani
ba - Bashkir
ban - Balinese
ban-bali - Balinese (Balinese script)
bar - Bavarian
bbc - Batak Toba
bbc-latn - Batak Toba (Latin script)
bcc - Southern Balochi
bci - Baoulé
bcl - Central Bikol
bdr - West Coast Bajau
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be-tarask - Belarusian (Taraškievica orthography)
bew - Betawi
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bi - Bislama
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blk - Pa'O
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bo - Tibetan
bpy - Bishnupriya
bqi - Bakhtiari
br - Breton
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bs - Bosnian
btm - Batak Mandailing
bto - Iriga Bicolano
bug - Buginese
bxr - Russia Buriat
ca - Catalan
cbk-zam - Chavacano
cdo - Mindong
ce - Chechen
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ch - Chamorro
cho - Choctaw
chr - Cherokee
chy - Cheyenne
ckb - Central Kurdish
co - Corsican
cps - Capiznon
cpx - Pu-Xian Min
cpx-hans - Pu-Xian Min (Simplified Han script)
cpx-hant - Pu-Xian Min (Traditional Han script)
cpx-latn - Pu-Xian Min (Latin script)
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crh-cyrl - Crimean Tatar (Cyrillic script)
crh-latn - Crimean Tatar (Latin script)
crh-ro - Dobrujan Tatar
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cy - Welsh
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lld - Ladin
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ltg - Latgalian
lus - Mizo
luz - Southern Luri
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mag - Magahi
mai - Maithili
map-bms - Basa Banyumasan
mdf - Moksha
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mh - Marshallese
mhr - Eastern Mari
mi - Māori
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mk - Macedonian
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mnc-latn - Manchu (Latin script)
mnc-mong - Manchu (Mongolian script)
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mnw - Mon
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mos - Mossi
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mrj - Western Mari
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ms-arab - Malay (Jawi script)
mt - Maltese
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myv - Erzya
mzn - Mazanderani
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nah - Nāhuatl
nan - Minnan
nap - Neapolitan
nb - Norwegian Bokmål
nds - Low German
nds-nl - Low Saxon
ne - Nepali
new - Newari
ng - Ndonga
nia - Nias
niu - Niuean
nl - Dutch
nl-informal - Dutch (informal address)
nmz - Nawdm
nn - Norwegian Nynorsk
no - Norwegian
nod - Northern Thai
nog - Nogai
nov - Novial
nqo - N’Ko
nrm - Norman
nso - Northern Sotho
nv - Navajo
ny - Nyanja
nyn - Nyankole
nys - Nyungar
oc - Occitan
ojb - Northwestern Ojibwa
olo - Livvi-Karelian
om - Oromo
or - Odia
os - Ossetic
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pag - Pangasinan
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pnt - Pontic
prg - Prussian
ps - Pashto
pt - Portuguese
pt-br - Brazilian Portuguese
pwn - Paiwan
qqq - Message documentation
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qug - Chimborazo Highland Quichua
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rif - Riffian
rki - Arakanese
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rmc - Carpathian Romani
rmy - Vlax Romani
rn - Rundi
ro - Romanian
roa-tara - Tarantino
rsk - Pannonian Rusyn
ru - Russian
rue - Rusyn
rup - Aromanian
ruq - Megleno-Romanian
ruq-cyrl - Megleno-Romanian (Cyrillic script)
ruq-latn - Megleno-Romanian (Latin script)
rw - Kinyarwanda
ryu - Okinawan
sa - Sanskrit
sah - Yakut
sat - Santali
sc - Sardinian
scn - Sicilian
sco - Scots
sd - Sindhi
sdc - Sassarese Sardinian
sdh - Southern Kurdish
se - Northern Sami
se-fi - Northern Sami (Finland)
se-no - Northern Sami (Norway)
se-se - Northern Sami (Sweden)
sei - Seri
ses - Koyraboro Senni
sg - Sango
sgs - Samogitian
sh - Serbo-Croatian
sh-cyrl - Serbo-Croatian (Cyrillic script)
sh-latn - Serbo-Croatian (Latin script)
shi - Tachelhit
shi-latn - Tachelhit (Latin script)
shi-tfng - Tachelhit (Tifinagh script)
shn - Shan
shy - Shawiya
shy-latn - Shawiya (Latin script)
si - Sinhala
simple - Simple English
sjd - Kildin Sami
sje - Pite Sami
sk - Slovak
skr - Saraiki
skr-arab - Saraiki (Arabic script)
sl - Slovenian
sli - Lower Silesian
sm - Samoan
sma - Southern Sami
smn - Inari Sami
sms - Skolt Sami
sn - Shona
so - Somali
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sr-ec - Serbian (Cyrillic script)
sr-el - Serbian (Latin script)
srn - Sranan Tongo
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st - Southern Sotho
stq - Saterland Frisian
sty - Siberian Tatar
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sv - Swedish
sw - Swahili
syl - Sylheti
szl - Silesian
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ta - Tamil
tay - Tayal
tcy - Tulu
tdd - Tai Nuea
te - Telugu
tet - Tetum
tg - Tajik
tg-cyrl - Tajik (Cyrillic script)
tg-latn - Tajik (Latin script)
th - Thai
ti - Tigrinya
tk - Turkmen
tl - Tagalog
tly - Talysh
tly-cyrl - Talysh (Cyrillic script)
tn - Tswana
to - Tongan
tok - Toki Pona
tpi - Tok Pisin
tr - Turkish
tru - Turoyo
trv - Taroko
ts - Tsonga
tt - Tatar
tt-cyrl - Tatar (Cyrillic script)
tt-latn - Tatar (Latin script)
tum - Tumbuka
tw - Twi
ty - Tahitian
tyv - Tuvinian
tzm - Central Atlas Tamazight
udm - Udmurt
ug - Uyghur
ug-arab - Uyghur (Arabic script)
ug-latn - Uyghur (Latin script)
uk - Ukrainian
ur - Urdu
uz - Uzbek
uz-cyrl - Uzbek (Cyrillic script)
uz-latn - Uzbek (Latin script)
ve - Venda
vec - Venetian
vep - Veps
vi - Vietnamese
vls - West Flemish
vmf - Main-Franconian
vmw - Makhuwa
vo - Volapük
vot - Votic
vro - Võro
wa - Walloon
wal - Wolaytta
war - Waray
wls - Wallisian
wo - Wolof
wuu - Wu
wuu-hans - Wu (Simplified Han script)
wuu-hant - Wu (Traditional Han script)
xal - Kalmyk
xh - Xhosa
xmf - Mingrelian
xsy - Saisiyat
yi - Yiddish
yo - Yoruba
yrl - Nheengatu
yue - Cantonese
yue-hans - Cantonese (Simplified Han script)
yue-hant - Cantonese (Traditional Han script)
za - Zhuang
zea - Zeelandic
zgh - Standard Moroccan Tamazight
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zh-cn - Chinese (China)
zh-hans - Simplified Chinese
zh-hant - Traditional Chinese
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Beginner's Guide}}<languages /> This guide explains how to '''get started with Plover'''. Plover is free stenography software. All the learning resources listed below are free-of-charge. <span id="download-and-install-plover"></span> == Download and Install Plover == Plover works on '''Windows, Mac, and Linux'''. * '''[[Installation_Guide|Download and install Plover with the Installation Guide]]''' * If you get stuck, see the [[Troubleshooting Issues|troubleshooting guide]]. <span id="connect-a-compatible-keyboard-or-stenography-machine"></span> == Connect a compatible keyboard or stenography machine == Steno involves pressing down groups of keys (called “strokes” or “chords) all at once. Standard QWERTY keyboards usually only recognize a few keys pressed at once. While some steno strokes may contain as many as as 10 keys, it is still possible to learn the basics of steno with a regular keyboard. A dedicated steno keyboard will make it significantly easier to reach 120+ WPM, but we would not recommend buying one until you are sure you want to dedicate the time to learning steno. Feel free to read this entire section, but if you are already familiar with the hardware you have, you can skip to the relevant subsection: * [[#use-a-standard-qwerty-keyboard|Use a standard QWERTY keyboard]] * [[#use-an-n-key-rollover-nkro-qwerty-keyboard|Use an N-key rollover (NKRO) QWERTY keyboard]] * [[#adapt-a-keyboard-for-steno-use|Adapt a keyboard for steno use]] * [[#use-a-machine-designed-for-use-with-plover|Use a machine designed for use with Plover]] * [[#use-a-professional-stenography-machine|Use a professional stenography machine]] <span id="use-a-standard-qwerty-keyboard"></span> === Use a standard QWERTY keyboard === If you are on a laptop or are using a generic keyboard, chances are it does not have N-key rollover (NKRO). This refers to keyboards that are capable of recognizing any number of keys pressed simultaneously. Most keyboards can only recognize up to 6 simultaneous key presses (and some combinations may only yield 2 simultaneous key presses). To work around the lack of NKRO, you have two options: arpeggiating, and rolling your strokes. <span id="arpeggiate"></span> ==== Arpeggiate ==== With the arpeggiate option enabled, you can write a stroke by pressing smaller groups of keys (or even individually) and then the spacebar once you’ve finished. Plover will not process a chord until after you have pressed the spacebar. This way, you do not necessarily have to press multiple keys at once, thereby working around the lack of NKRO. https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1034561065654161478/1200852241993715863/keyboard-arpeggiate.gif To enable arpeggiate, open Plover’s main window and press <code>Configure</code>. Under “Machine” enable <code>Arpeggiate</code> and click <code>Apply</code> and <code>OK</code> when you are done. <span id="rolling-your-strokes"></span> ==== Rolling your strokes ==== By default, Plover does not process steno strokes until every single key has been released. You can use this feature to your advantage if you do not have an NKRO keyboard. Instead of pressing the keys in a stroke simultaneously, press only a few. Slowly add one more key in the stroke while releasing another. As long as you keep at least one key pressed down, Plover will not receive your steno stroke, and you can still add in more keys to the stroke. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/136953809409802240/1173317394022801488/keyboard-roll.gif Regardless of if you roll or arpeggiate your strokes, make sure you [[#confirm-its-working|confirm it’s working]]. <span id="use-an-n-key-rollover-nkro-qwerty-keyboard"></span> === Use an N-key rollover (NKRO) QWERTY keyboard === An N-key rollover (NKRO) keyboard is specially designed to allow pressing many keys at once. Many gaming/mechanical keyboards have NKRO. With an NKRO keyboard and Plover, you can press down every single key in a stroke all at once without needing to use one of the workarounds mentioned above. By default, Plover is set to use your keyboard as a steno machine after you install the app. To test if your keyboard has NKRO, you can go to an [https://keyboardchecker.com/ online keyboard checker] and press down a bunch of keys all at once and see if they all light up. Be sure to try the example later in this page to [[#confirm-its-working|confirm it’s working]]. <span id="which-nkro-keyboard-should-i-get"></span> ==== Which NKRO keyboard should I get? ==== Full NKRO over USB is possible, and many keyboards do it well. Generally, searching for “NKRO” or “anti-ghosting” keyboards will result in compatible keyboards. Make sure to check reviews before purchasing a keyboard as some have been known to falsely advertise NKRO (although, this is a rare occurrence). * See the [[Supported Hardware]] page for a [https://github.com/openstenoproject/plover/wiki/Supported-Hardware#known-supported-keyboards list of supported keyboards]. * See also: [https://github.com/openstenoproject/plover/wiki/Supported-Hardware#which-type-of-key-switch-should-i-choose Which type of key switch should I choose?] <span id="adapt-a-keyboard-for-steno-use"></span> === Adapt a keyboard for steno use === Most keyboards have the keys in staggered rows, which can make it difficult to press two keys in a column with a single finger. To adapt a keyboard for steno, you can use: * [https://github.com/openstenoproject/plover/wiki/Supported-Hardware#keytoppers Keytoppers] * [https://github.com/openstenoproject/plover/wiki/Supported-Hardware#keycaps Keycaps] You can also use [https://github.com/openstenoproject/plover/wiki/Supported-Hardware#nkro-keyboards-with-an-ortholinear-layout a keyboard with an ortholinear layout]. <span id="use-a-machine-designed-for-use-with-plover"></span> === Use a machine designed for use with Plover === Various steno enthusiasts are making and selling machines designed for use with Plover: * [https://nolltronics.com/product/ecosteno/ Ecosteno] * [https://nolltronics.com/product/multisteno/ Multisteno] * [https://stenokeyboards.com/products/polyglot-keyboard Polyglot] * [https://softhruf.love/products/soft-hruf-erl Splitography] * [https://www.stenography.store/ Starboard] * [https://stenomod.blogspot.com/2018/11/tinymod2.html TinyMod] * [https://stenokeyboards.com/ The Uni] More information: [https://github.com/openstenoproject/plover/wiki/Supported-Hardware#dedicated-machines-designed-for-use-with-plover Dedicated machines designed for use with Plover]. <span id="use-a-professional-stenography-machine"></span> === Use a professional stenography machine === Some professional stenography machines are compatible with Plover. You can find used steno machines on eBay at reasonable prices. See the [[Supported Hardware]] page for a list of supported professional stenography machines. <span id="confirm-its-working"></span> == Confirm it’s working == Initially, Plover is set up to use your computer’s qwerty keyboard by default. If you have a professional stenography machine, or a hobbyist steno keyboard, you’ll need to configure Plover to look for your machine (usually GeminiPR or TX Bolt). See each respective vendor’s guides on how to set up your keyboard with Plover. See also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tp_hSVCKN8 this video tutorial] for how to set up a hobbyist steno keyboard that uses Gemini PR. <span id="keyboard"></span> === Keyboard === By default, Plover will use your keyboard as its input device. # Run Plover. # Click the Output: '''Enable''' radio button. <span id="write-hello-world"></span> === Write “Hello World” === To confirm Plover is working correctly, you may try to write “Hello, world.” into a text editor with Plover. Open Plover’s main window and, and select Plover’s output to be enabled. Open a text editor and write the steno key strokes in the table below, one row at a time. {{Info|text=Notepad in Windows 11 is quite buggy with fast input and does not work well with Plover. Instead of Notepad, try a different program such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs in a browser. This can be somewhat circumvented using a key input delay, as shown below:<br /> [[File:Plover_key_delay.png]]}} If you are using a QWERTY keyboard, follow the QWERTY keys on the right column. Otherwise, follow the middle column. Unless you are arpeggiating or rolling your strokes, make sure to press every single key all at once. Remember to release every key after each row. {| class="wikitable" |- ! Output ! Steno Key Stroke ! QWERTY Keys |- | hell | <code>HEL</code> | <code>r</code> (left index index) <br> <code>n</code> (right thumb) <br> <code>o</code> (right ring finger ) |- | o | <code>HRO</code> | <code>rf</code> (left index finger pressing in between) <br> <code>v</code> (left thumb) |- | , | <code>-RBGS</code> | <code>j</code> (right index finger) <br> <code>k</code> (right middle finger) <br> <code>l</code> (right ring finger) <br> <code>;</code> (right pinkie finger) |- | world | <code>WORLD</code> | <code>d</code> (left middle finger) <br> <code>v</code> (left thumb) <br> <code>j</code> (right index finger) <br> <code>o</code> (right ring finger) <br> <code>[</code> (right pinkie finger) |- | . | <code>-FPLT</code> | <code>u</code> (right index finger) <br> <code>i</code> (right middle finger) <br> <code>o</code> (right ring finger) <br> <code>p</code> (right pinkie finger) |} If you see different output, open the paper tape (in Plover’s main window under <code>Tools → Paper Tape</code>) and try the steno strokes again. Verify that the right keys are being registered. If the steno keys shown in the paper tape are not the same as those in the middle column above, first make sure you are pressing the right physical keys. If you are still not getting the right output, have a look at the following: * If you are using a steno machine and are not getting the right keys/output, ensure you are using the right protocol for your [https://github.com/openstenoproject/plover/wiki/Beginner's-Guide:-Get-Started-with-Plover#stenography-machine stenography machine] * If you are using a QWERTY keyboard and are not getting the right keys/output, your keyboard may not have NKRO <span id="practice-sentences"></span> ==== Practice sentences ==== You can practice sentences that (mostly) only need two keys at once, on the [https://joshuagrams.github.io/steno-jig/two-key StenoJig] website. <span id="use-the-correct-body-posture-and-finger-placement"></span> ==== Use the correct body posture and finger placement ==== Your fingers should be curled slightly, so you press the keys using the tips of your fingers. <div class="figure"> https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/136953735426473984/856464615469875200/Keyboard_Mapping.png </div> On a QWERTY keyboard, you move your hands half an inch up so that your left thumb is resting on the cracks between the <code>C</code> and <code>V</code> keys and your right thumb is resting between the <code>N</code> and <code>M</code> keys. The rest should fall into place. {| class="wikitable" |- ! style="text-align: center;"| QWERTY layout ! style="text-align: center;"| Maps to steno layout |- | style="text-align: center;"| <code>QWER TY UIOP[</code> | style="text-align: center;"| <code>STPH ** FPLTD</code> |- | style="text-align: center;"| <code>ASDF GH JKL;</code> | style="text-align: center;"| <code>SKWR ** RBGSZ</code> |- | style="text-align: center;"| <code>CV NM</code> | style="text-align: center;"| <code>AO EU</code> |} See also: * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfHNPW6EnHo Basic Hand Posture on the Steno Machine] * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_zyxgQvNEU Basic Body Position for Steno Students and Pros] <span id="stenography-machine"></span> === Stenography machine === Plover supports several protocols that are in use by various professional stenography machines. To configure Plover to the protocol your machine uses: # Run Plover and click the '''Enable''' radio button. # Click the '''Configure''' button on the Plover Dialog screen. The Plover configuration screen appears. # On the '''Machine''' tab, select the protocol your machine uses. # Click '''Save'''. See [https://github.com/openstenoproject/plover/wiki/Supported-Hardware#supported-protocols Supported protocols] for more information. <span id="practice-and-learn"></span> == Practice and learn == It’s time to start learning stenography theory for free, practicing writing using stenography, and learning how to make the most of Plover’s built-in tools. See the [[Learning Stenography|Learning Resources]]. <span id="which-steno-theory-should-you-learn"></span> === Which steno theory should you learn? === There are many steno theories that encompass the rules you use to convert words to steno strokes. Almost all English language steno theories are derived from the original Stenotype theory devised by Ward Ireland. They all share the same keyboard design and basic method of representing the sounds. Theories mostly differ by how much rote memorization is required. Typically, memorization heavy theories are faster. The default theory that comes with the Plover app (called Plover theory) is Mirabai Knight’s own personal theory that she uses for stenocaptioning—it is very fast, as a result. However, there are a lot of odd inconsistencies that may not make it a great choice for beginners. Using it requires a lot of personal changes and additions very early on in the learning process. One alternative to Plover is Lapwing theory. It was created by a community member dissatisfied with the unnecessarily steep learning curve associated with Plover theory. It has a comprehensive wiki that covers a wide range of content along with exercises to practice concepts. Many regard it as easier to learn than Plover theory due to having more consistent rules. For details on how to set up and learn Lapwing theory, see the [https://github.com/aerickt/lapwing-for-beginners/wiki Lapwing for Beginners Wiki]. '''We recommend learning either Plover theory or Lapwing theory.''' Other theories also exist, but either cost money, or are not supported by Plover. Ultimately, it does not matter which theory you choose when it comes to speed—it is always possible to add more memorization into the theory you’ve chosen to squeeze out more speed. Furthermore, we do not recommend spending money on a theory until you’re certain you like stenography and see a clear reason to switch. [[Category:Plover]]
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