A typewriter operator is a person who actively uses a typewriter to transcribe written or printed material into a typed format. Some synonyms for the role of typewriter operator are typist, stenographer, secretary, transcriptionist, and keyboarder. A typist is someone who types letters and other documents using a typewriter or computer. Likewise, a stenographer is someone who transcribes speech or dictation onto a typewriter or keyboard. A secretary is someone who is responsible for administrative duties, such as typing, filing, and answering phone calls. A transcriptionist is a person who converts audio or video recordings into written or typed documents, and a keyboarder is someone who types efficiently and quickly.