HELLO!
.... . .-.. .-.. --- -.-.--Symbols
Morse Code Punctuation
Use this reference for common punctuation marks in International Morse Code. Copy or play each symbol, and remember that written examples often use a slash to separate words.
Punctuation table
Marks and symbols.
| Character | Morse Code | Pronunciation | NATO word | Play | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | .-.-.- |
di dah di dah di dah | — | ||
| , | --..-- |
dah dah di di dah dah | — | ||
| ? | ..--.. |
di di dah dah di dit | — | ||
| ! | -.-.-- |
dah di dah di dah dah | — | ||
| - | -....- |
dah di di di di dah | — | ||
| / | -..-. |
dah di di dah dit | — | ||
| @ | .--.-. |
di dah dah di dah dit | — | ||
| & | .-... |
di dah di di dit | — | ||
| : | ---... |
dah dah dah di di dit | — | ||
| ; | -.-.-. |
dah di dah di dah dit | — | ||
| ' | .----. |
di dah dah dah dah dit | — | ||
| " | .-..-. |
di dah di di dah dit | — | ||
| ( | -.--. |
dah di dah dah dit | — | ||
| ) | -.--.- |
dah di dah dah di dah | — | ||
| = | -...- |
dah di di di dah | — |
Examples
Punctuation inside short messages.
WHAT?
.-- .... .- - ..--..A-B
.- -....- -...HI.
.... .. .-.-.-Spacing note
The slash can mean two different things.
As a punctuation character, slash has the Morse pattern -..-. As a formatting convention on this site, a slash between Morse groups marks a word gap.
For example, HELP ME is written as .... . .-.. .--. / -- . where the slash separates words rather than representing the slash symbol itself.
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FAQ
Punctuation questions.
Does Morse code support punctuation?
International Morse Code includes patterns for common punctuation marks, though plain letters and numbers are used most often.
What is a slash in Morse code?
The slash character has its own Morse pattern, but in written Morse examples a slash is also commonly used to show a gap between words.
Should I include punctuation in short Morse messages?
Use punctuation when it clarifies the message. For simple practice or signaling, many people keep messages to letters, numbers, and word gaps.