Quotation Mark in Morse Code
The straight quotation mark in Morse code is .-..-. Use it for supported quoted text, and avoid curly quote lookalikes when copying.
Direct answer
Quotation markThe straight quotation mark in Morse code is .-..-. Use it for supported quoted text, and avoid curly quote lookalikes when copying.
Plain text
"
Morse
.-..-.
Rhythm
di-dah-di-di-dah-dit
Quick breakdown
" maps to .-..-..
Quotation mark Morse breakdown
MorseWords supports the straight double quotation mark. Curly quotes from word processors or mobile keyboards may not encode the same way.
Character-level breakdown
"
.-..-.
" maps to .-..-..
Using quotation marks in Morse
Use the exact pattern, then check the spacing before copying it into another app or permanent design.
Straight quotes
CopyUse the plain ASCII double quote when you want MorseWords to encode quotation punctuation.
Quoted words
ChartKeep the quote pattern separated from the letters inside and around the quoted text.
Apostrophe comparison
CompareQuotation mark and apostrophe are different characters with different Morse patterns.
Quotation mark examples
These examples keep the pattern in useful message contexts.
"HI"
"HI"
.-..-. .... .. .-..-.
A short quoted word with quotation marks on both sides.
SAY "OK"
SAY "OK"
... .- -.-- / .-..-. --- -.- .-..-.
A two-word phrase with quoted text at the end.
"TEST"
"TEST"
.-..-. - . ... - .-..-.
A practice word wrapped in supported straight quotes.
Common mistakes
Check these details before copying the result into a message, worksheet, gift, or practice drill.
Using curly quotes
Curly opening and closing quotes may not be supported. Replace them with straight quotes before encoding.
Confusing quote and apostrophe
ApostropheA quotation mark is .-..-. Apostrophe is .----. They are not interchangeable.
Dropping quote spacing
The quote pattern must remain separated from the first or last letter in the quoted word.
Quotation Mark in Morse Code FAQ
Quick answers for spacing, supported characters, and decoding pasted Morse.
What is a quotation mark in Morse code?>
A straight quotation mark in Morse code is .-..-.
Can MorseWords encode curly quotes?>
Use straight quotes for reliable encoding. Curly quotes from word processors and phones may not match the supported map.
Are quotation mark and apostrophe Morse the same?>
No. Quotation mark is .-..-. and apostrophe is .----.
How should I copy quoted Morse text?>
Keep the quotation mark pattern separated from the letters it surrounds, then test the full string in the decoder.




