The biggest difference between stenographers and ordinary typists is that they can record synchronously with the sound, that is, they can type while listening. 1 stenographer and 1 laptop. It is reported that a stenographer can type at least 220 words per minute, and the fastest stenographer can type about 500 words per minute.
Is it difficult to learn speed recording? The senior lecturer of Yahweh Shorthand Training Center in Jing 'an, Xuzhou, told the author that stenographers have to be trained before they can take up their posts because they depend on a specific shorthand recorder. However, his entrance requirements are not high. As long as he can understand Mandarin and has a certain pinyin foundation, he can learn it. After 4-6 months of training, he can reach 180-220 words/minute, and a skilled master can even reach 300 words/minute.