I tried SmartType sm

Posted By: ITMT on 2009-02-02
In Reply to: My previous employer gave me - PMBB

and I was like you with Instant Text. I couldn't get used to it at all. It drove my lines way down to like 45 lines an hour. I said to heck with that! I correspond with another MT who endorses SmartType, too, and tells me it has increased her speed. To me it was too distracting seeing the SmartLine and all that other hoopla on the bottom. Is there a secret to it?

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Is Shorthand the best word expander? - NM
- Shorthand - looking
- If IC, use which ever you prefer; most of the Nationals - use Shorthand.
- My vote is for Instant Text. nm - ex-Shorthand User
  - What is the difference between PRO and Standard? - NM
  - Is IT really worth $189? - NM
    - My previous employer gave me - PMBB
      - I tried SmartType sm - ITMT
        I had the exact same issues! sm - IT user
        For me, the SmartLine is what I like. - PMBB
        Ditto - Happy MT Robin
  - IT - great program, great support system. nm - I second that

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