Threehand Shorthand

3 Easy Rules for Threehand:

• Stick to 3 Symbols: A basic word is made of 1, 2, or 3 symbols with no spaces.
• Connect Ideas with Dashes: Put a dash (-) between two code words to link them together. The second word adds extra details to the first word.
• Use Normal Text for Details: Use plain letters or initials for names, and regular numbers for amounts, dates, and times.

How the Code Works:

Instead of memorizing thousands of shortcuts, you only need to learn 9 basic symbols. Line up to 3 symbols in order to calculate any word simply and systematically:

• Symbol 1 (Base Key): Direct primary meaning from Keys (@ person, # thing, ! action, ? idea, > exit, < entry, : time, ^ place, % amount).
• Symbol 2 (Modifier): Combines smoothly with Symbol 1 to create a 2-symbol base meaning (e.g., !% = effort, #^ = building, :% = frequency).
• Symbol 3 (Facet Aspect): Adds 1 of 9 uniform aspects (@ person, # item, ! action, ? idea, > output, < input, : event, ^ place, % level).

Quick Examples:

• #@-%> = thing + person + exit = happy.
• #@-!% = thing + person + effort/degree = tired.
• ??< = idea + idea + entry = understand.
• ?!= = idea + action + parity = want.
• JM %!: 2026-09-05 = JM (Initials) + pay + Date = JM paid on Sept 5, 2026.