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'''Shorthand''' is an abbreviated type of writing. It has been mentioned several times in the Doctor Who Universe.
'''Shorthand''' was an abbreviated style of writing used on [[Earth]] throughout the [[20th century|20th]] and [[21st century|21st centuries]].  


== In ''Doctor Who'' ==
In the [[21st century]] in particular it is implied to be a skill known by specific individuals whose work would necessitate them to have such skills. In [[2008]] [[Larry Nightingale]] took notes while he and [[Sally Sparrow]] were watching a [[DVD]] while being pursued by a [[Weeping Angel]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Blink]]'') In [[2009]] [[Lois Habiba]] took short hand communication between [[John Frobisher]] and [[The 456]] when she was assisting [[Torchwood Three|Torchwood]]. ([[TW]]: ''[[Children of Earth: Day Three]]'') By [[100,000,000,000,000]] when [[Martha Jones]] jokes with [[Professor Yana]] about shorthand he appeared bewildered at her reference. ([[DW]]: ''[[Utopia (TV story)|Utopia]]'')


 
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*In [[Blink]], [[Sally Sparrow]] jokes that [[Larry Nightingale]] can write shorthand when he writes down the manuscript of Sally and [[The Doctor]]'s conversation.
*In [[Utopia (TV story)|Utopia]], [[Martha Jones]] tells Professor Yana not to make her "write in shorthand", possibly as she cannot do it. <br />
 
== In ''Torchwood'' ==
 
*In [[Children of Earth]], [[Lois Habiba]] translates what [[the 456]] are saying to [[John Frobisher]] in shorthand. [[Ianto Jones]] is the only member of [[Torchwood Three]] who can read shorthand.

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Shorthand was an abbreviated style of writing used on Earth throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

In the 21st century in particular it is implied to be a skill known by specific individuals whose work would necessitate them to have such skills. In 2008 Larry Nightingale took notes while he and Sally Sparrow were watching a DVD while being pursued by a Weeping Angel. (DW: Blink) In 2009 Lois Habiba took short hand communication between John Frobisher and The 456 when she was assisting Torchwood. (TW: Children of Earth: Day Three) By 100,000,000,000,000 when Martha Jones jokes with Professor Yana about shorthand he appeared bewildered at her reference. (DW: Utopia)