What Is the Quotation Mark in Morse Code?
The quotation mark (") in Morse code is .-..-. — a 6-signal sequence: dot, dash, dot, dot, dash, dot. It is the standard ITU symbol for opening or closing direct speech.
When you search for “quotation mark in morse code”, “morse code for quotation mark”, or “" in morse code”, the answer is the same ITU-standard pattern: .-..-.. Other common names for this punctuation include quote, double quote, inverted commas.
When to Use the Quotation Mark
Use the quotation mark to enclose a direct quote, a title, or any speech that is being repeated verbatim. The same symbol serves as both opening and closing quote in Morse.
Practice: What Is the Morse Code for the Quotation Mark?
Select the correct Morse code for the quotation mark ("):
How to Tap the Quotation Mark in Morse Code
To transmit the quotation mark (.-..-.), use this sequence:
ITU Timing Rules
- Dot (·) = 1 unit
- Dash (−) = 3 units (3× longer)
- Signal gap = 1 unit
- Letter gap = 3 units
- Word gap = 7 units
Timing Reference Table
| Speed | Dot | Dash | Letter gap | Word gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 wpm | 240ms | 720ms | 720ms | 1680ms |
| 10 wpm | 120ms | 360ms | 360ms | 840ms |
| 17 wpm (this page) | 70ms | 210ms | 210ms | 490ms |
| 20 wpm | 60ms | 180ms | 180ms | 420ms |
How to Remember the Quotation Mark in Morse Code
Symmetrical pattern: dot-dash-dot-dot-dash-dot — a mirror image around the middle, just like a pair of quote marks framing a phrase.
Frequently Asked Questions — Quotation Mark in Morse Code
The quotation mark (") in Morse code is .-..-. (4 dots, 2 dashes). It’s the standard ITU code used worldwide.
The Morse code for the quotation mark is .-..-.. Tap the sequence as: dot, dash, dot, dot, dash, dot, with a one-unit gap between each signal.
To send the quotation mark: short tap, then long press, then short tap, then short tap, then long press, then short tap. Keep one unit of silence between each signal and three units between this character and the next.
The quotation mark uses 6 signals total: 4 dots and 2 dashes.
Use the quotation mark to enclose a direct quote, a title, or any speech that is being repeated verbatim. The same symbol serves as both opening and closing quote in Morse.
Yes — .-..-. is defined by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) Recommendation M.1677 and is used worldwide for the quotation mark.
Related Morse Code Punctuations
Other punctuations commonly used alongside the quotation mark: