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@@ -1,5 +1,21 @@-There needs to be a way to write contractions like it's, he'll, can't, etc.+Pinchord currently cannot write contractions such as "it's", "he'll", "can't", etc. in one stroke per syllable, which is a goal of Pinchord. -Ideas:-- contractions-dict.md-- Add contraction finals?+---++You could potentially add contraction finals, but I think they're impossible to place reasonably well.++You could also make a contractions brief dictionary that looks something like this:++`AOIU^PKF` -> I'd+`SWRAOIU^R` -> you're+`SHAOIU^L` -> she'll++(see contractions-dict.md)++Of course, this somewhat defeats the purpose of Pinchord, as you'd need to create briefs for all pronouns and contractions.++While these are technically briefs and not write-outs, I don't think that distinction is particularly important when these are the default outlines you use.++The cleanest option is, of course, to do nothing, and keep contractions taking usually 3 strokes, or 2 more than the number of syllables. However, contractions are very common, and this would be a clear place Pinchord is strictly less efficient than serial typing.++I think a contractions dict plus write-outs using the punctuation dictionary would be the best way to go about this.