What did people used before the typewriter?

The first typewriters were introduced in the late 1860s, but before then, people used various methods to write documents, including:

- Handwriting: This was the most common method of writing before the typewriter. People used pens, pencils, or quills to write on paper or parchment.

- Calligraphy: This is the art of beautiful handwriting. It was often used for formal documents, such as contracts and marriage certificates.

- Typewriters: Early typewriters were mechanical devices that used a keyboard to type letters onto paper. They were not as efficient as modern typewriters, but they were still a major improvement over handwriting.