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Plover Open Steno Project

Use this command to install Plover:
winget install --id=OpenStenoProject.Plover -e

Plover (rhymes with "lover") is a desktop application that allows anyone to use stenography to write on their computer, up to speeds of 200WPM and beyond.

Plover is a desktop application designed to enable users to write on their computer using stenography, achieving speeds of up to 200 words per minute and beyond.

Key Features:

  • Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, ensuring broad accessibility.
  • Works seamlessly with both standard keyboards and specialized steno machines.
  • Includes training tools to help users learn stenography effectively.
  • Provides a minimalistic interface that stays out of the way while you write.
  • Offers extensive support for keyboard shortcuts and plugins, allowing for customization and enhanced functionality.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for anyone seeking to improve their typing efficiency, including professionals like transcriptionists and journalists, as well as hobbyists looking to explore stenography. By leveraging Plover, users can achieve faster and more efficient text input across a wide range of applications, from word processing to coding and social media.

Plover is free, open-source software that can be installed via winget, making it accessible to everyone without the need for expensive tools or licenses.

Versions
4.0.2
4.0.1
4.0.0rc2
4.0.0.dev12
4.0.0.dev11
4.0.0.dev10
4.0.0
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