Codes·-
-
−····−

- in Morse code — −····−

Punctuation

- is −····− in Morse, and dots 36 in braille. Sending it takes 15 time units.

They have Morse codes but no NATO words.

Morse code
−····−
Dot numbers
36
Braille
Time units
15
At 20 wpm
900 ms
ASCII
45

Seen as timing

A dot is one unit, a dash three, and the gap between them one. At 20 words per minute a unit is 60 milliseconds.

Nearby characters

How to read this

  • In Morse a dot is one unit and a dash three. The commoner the letter, the shorter the code — E is a single dot.
  • Each NATO word starts with its own letter. It is for saying a letter clearly over the radio.
  • A braille cell has six dot positions, so there are sixty-four of them. The empty one is the space between words.
  • Digits in braille reuse the cells of a–j; a number sign in front tells them apart.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is - in Morse code?

−····− — 4 dots and 2 dashes.

Q. How long does it take to send?

15 time units, which is 900 ms at 20 words per minute.

Q. Does - have a NATO word?

No — the NATO alphabet covers only letters and digits.

Q. How is it written in braille?

Dots 36 are raised: ⠤.