80 WPM

80 WPM Shorthand Dictation Practice

80 words per minute is the usual entry speed for stenographer recruitment in English. It is reachable for most learners within months, provided practice is measured rather than casual.

How to get comfortable at 80 WPM

  • Start at 60–70 WPM until accuracy stays above 95%
  • Move to 80 WPM on short passages before attempting full-length ones
  • Repeat the same passage at 80 WPM until the outlines stop hesitating
  • Only then try 85–90 WPM, so 80 feels slow on exam day

Practising 80 WPM in StenoPro

Set the dictation speed, take the passage, type your transcript, and read the mistake summary. If the same words keep failing at 80 WPM, those outlines — not your overall speed — are the real bottleneck.

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Open the dictation library, set your speed and check your transcript in the same session.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to reach 80 WPM?
It varies with starting level and daily practice time; consistent daily dictation with transcript review is the factor most learners can control.
What accuracy should I aim for at 80 WPM?
Aim to hold accuracy comfortably above the passing threshold of your exam before you increase speed further.

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