What separates letters and words?

A single space separates letters (e.g. '.- -...' = 'AB') and a forward slash / separated by spaces separates words (e.g. '.- / -...' = 'A B').

How does the tap button work?

Press and hold the tap button: releases under 300 ms register as a dot, releases of 300 ms or longer register as a dash. Gaps between taps add letter and word separators automatically.

Which punctuation is supported?

Common punctuation including period (.-.-.-), comma (--..--), question mark (..--..), exclamation (!), slash (/), at sign (@), and parentheses are supported.

Where can I see the full Morse alphabet?

Scroll to the Reference Card section at the bottom of the tool to see every letter A–Z, digits 0–9, and common punctuation with their Morse equivalents.

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Morse Code Decoder

Decode Morse code by typing dots and dashes or tapping the interactive tap button.

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About this tool

Paste or type Morse code using dots (.) and dashes (-) separated by spaces between letters and slashes (/) between words, and the decoded text appears instantly as you type. For a hands-on experience use the tap button: short clicks produce dots and long holds (300 ms+) produce dashes — just like a real telegraph key. The decoder labels each Morse group with its decoded character above it so you can spot mistakes at a glance. A built-in reference card shows the full ITU Morse alphabet including common punctuation.

How to use

1 Type or paste Morse code into the input box using dots (.), dashes (-), spaces between letters, and / between words.
2 The decoded text updates live above each group of dots and dashes.
3 Alternatively, click the 'Tap' button with short taps for dots and long holds (≥300 ms) for dashes to input Morse interactively.
4 Consult the reference card at the bottom for the full Morse alphabet and punctuation table.

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