Writing

Writing was the process of using symbols (letters of the alphabet, punctuation and spaces) to communicate thoughts and ideas in a readable form.

In 2368, Sela said to Spock, "I rather enjoy writing. I don't get to do it often in this job." (TNG: "Unification I")

Starfleet officers could ask that an order be given in writing if they objected to it. (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight")

As such information was typically presented in electronically, it is likely that "writing" is used metaphorically in this case.

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