Input · Dit & Dah → Text
Morse Code Keyboard
A Morse code keyboard is a two-key keyboard where you type every letter with a dit key and a dah key. Press dit for a dot and dah for a dash, then finish the letter, and it is added to your message.
Physical keys: . or J for dit, - or K for dah, Enter to finish a letter, Space between words, Backspace to undo.
Highlighted candidates match exactly. Select any candidate to insert it straight away.
As you key, the candidate panel narrows to the letters you can still reach, so you can see that ·− is A and that one more · makes R. Timing does not matter, which makes this keyboard ideal for learning and accessibility.
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What Is a Morse Code Keyboard?
A Morse code keyboard is a text input method that builds letters from dot and dash keys instead of one key per letter. Two keys are enough to type all 26 letters, 10 numbers and 18 punctuation marks.
Unlike a straight key or tapper, a two-key keyboard ignores how long you press. It reads which key you press, so every letter is typed exactly, at any pace.
Letters you can type with 1 or 2 keys
These 6 letters need at most 2 presses. Select one to hear it.
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How Morse Letter Prediction Works
Letter prediction works by keeping only the characters whose code starts with what you have keyed so far. Before you press anything, all 54 characters are possible; after ·, only codes beginning with a dot remain; after ·−, only A, R, W, L, P, J and a few more.
This is the same path as the Morse code tree: every dit moves left and every dah moves right.
Keying the letter R
Start
All 54 characters are candidates. The panel shows the shortest codes first.
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Morse Code Keyboard Shortcuts
The Morse keyboard has 5 actions: dit, dah, next letter, space and delete, and each one has a physical key. Use J and K as a two-finger paddle on any keyboard.
Shortcuts work while the keyboard is on screen, even when the message box has focus.
Keys and actions
| Key | Action | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| . or J | Dit (·) | Use your index finger |
| - or K | Dah (−) | Use your middle finger |
| Enter | Finish the letter | Or wait for auto-commit |
| Space | Space between words | Finishes the current letter first |
| Backspace | Undo the last dit or dah | Deletes the last letter when nothing is keyed |
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Morse Code Typing for Accessibility
Morse code typing lets people with limited movement write any text with only 1 or 2 switches. Each switch can be a button, a sip-and-puff tube, a head switch or an eye-blink sensor, and Android's Gboard includes a Morse code keyboard for this reason.
Because the two-key method does not depend on timing, users can press at their own pace without errors.
Setting up Morse typing for assistive use
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1 Map two switches
Assign one switch to dit and one to dah. Most switch interfaces can send the J and K keys.
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2 Use auto-commit
Auto-commit finishes each letter after a pause, removing the need for a third switch.
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3 Learn by groups
Start with E T I A N M, then add one letter a day using the candidate panel as a guide.
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4 Try Gboard
On Android, Gboard's Morse layout gives the same method in every app.
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5 Read it back
Press Play as Morse to hear your message and check it without reading the screen.
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More Morse Code Tools
Every tool below works the same way: give it input, get Morse code or text back. Switch tools without losing your place.
- 01 · Translate Text to Morse Code Convert any text into dots and dashes, in 4 output formats. Open tool
- 02 · Translate Morse Code to Text Decode dots, dashes, di-dahs or binary back into plain text. Open tool
- 03 · Sound Morse Code Audio Generator Turn text into a downloadable Morse code WAV file. Open tool
- 04 · Sound Morse Code Audio Decoder Upload or record beeps and read the message as text. Open tool
- 05 · Light & vision Morse Code Image Translator Read dots and dashes from a photo, or turn text into a Morse image. Open tool
- 06 · Tap & type Morse Code Tapper Tap out Morse with your finger and see it decoded live. Open tool
- 07 · Light & vision Morse Code Flashlight Flash any message with your screen or phone torch. Open tool
- 08 · Light & vision Morse Code Light Decoder Hold a button while a light is on and read the message. Open tool
- 09 · Light & vision Morse Code Camera Scanner Point your camera at a blinking light and read it live. Open tool
- 10 · Translate Live Morse Code Translator Every key you press is sent as Morse the moment you type it. Open tool
- 11 · Learn Morse Code Practice Koch-method copy practice with real-speed code groups. Open tool
- 12 · Learn Morse Code Quiz Test yourself in 4 quiz modes with timers and streaks. Open tool
- 13 · Light & vision Morse Code Video Translator Decode blinking lights or beeps in a video, or make a Morse video. Open tool
- 14 · Learn Morse Code Game Race the clock in 60-second Morse Sprint rounds. Open tool
- 15 · Learn Learn Morse Code A 5-stage path from your first letter to real copy. Open tool
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I type with a Morse code keyboard?
To type with a Morse code keyboard, press DIT for a dot and DAH for a dash, then press Next letter. The letter is added to your message. Press Space between words.
Do I need to know Morse code to use it?
No, the candidate panel shows every letter you can reach and its remaining dots and dashes. You can also select a candidate directly to insert it.
What is the difference between a Morse keyboard and a tapper?
A Morse keyboard uses separate dit and dah keys, so timing does not matter. A tapper uses one key and measures how long you press it, like a real telegraph key.
Can I use my computer keyboard?
Yes, press . or J for dit and - or K for dah, Enter to finish a letter, Space for a space and Backspace to undo.
Does Gboard have a Morse code keyboard?
Yes, Gboard on Android includes a Morse code layout with dit and dah keys, designed with Google's accessibility team.
Can I copy what I type?
Yes, press Copy to put your message on the clipboard, or Play as Morse to hear it keyed at 18 WPM.