Comma in Morse Code
The comma in Morse code is --..-- Use it when a written comma is part of the message you are encoding or decoding.
Direct answer
CommaThe comma in Morse code is --..-- Use it when a written comma is part of the message you are encoding or decoding.
Plain text
,
Morse
--..--
Rhythm
dah-dah-di-di-dah-dah
Quick breakdown
, maps to --..--.
Comma Morse breakdown
The comma is punctuation, so it is encoded as one separated six-mark group.
Character-level breakdown
,
--..--
, maps to --..--.
Using a comma in Morse
Use the exact pattern, then check the spacing before copying it into another app or permanent design.
Sentence fragments
Commas can appear in normal text before it is converted to Morse, especially in classroom examples and practice sentences.
Spacing check
SpacingKeep the comma group separate from the previous and next letters so it does not merge into surrounding patterns.
The comma itself is safe ASCII, but the Morse pattern still depends on normal dots, hyphens, and spaces.
Comma examples
These examples keep the pattern in useful message contexts.
YES, NO
YES, NO
-.-- . ... --..-- / -. ---
A comma between short response words.
HI, SAM
HI, SAM
.... .. --..-- / ... .- --
A greeting example with a visible word gap after the comma.
COPY, OK
COPY, OK
-.-. --- .--. -.-- --..-- / --- -.-
Useful for checking punctuation inside copied practice text.
Common mistakes
Check these details before copying the result into a message, worksheet, gift, or practice drill.
Using a period pattern
PeriodComma is --..--. Period is .-.-.-. They are both six marks but not interchangeable.
Dropping the comma from plain text
If the comma is part of the written message, removing it changes the Morse output.
Lost gaps
A comma needs normal Morse separators around it before decoding.
Comma in Morse Code FAQ
Quick answers for spacing, supported characters, and decoding pasted Morse.
What is a comma in Morse code?>
A comma in Morse code is --..--
Can I encode a comma in MorseWords?>
Yes. Type a normal comma in the source text and MorseWords encodes it as punctuation.
Why is comma Morse so long?>
Punctuation marks are usually longer than letters because they are less common and need distinct patterns.
Is comma Morse the same as period Morse?>
No. Comma is --..--, while period is .-.-.-
