Morse in words with Gboard: Learn Morse in an hour

Google has reportedly incorporated Morse on Gboard for Android and iOS devices. Apparently it is an attempt by the company to help people with limited mobility to communicate using their smartphones.

However, it would not be a bad idea to learn Morse code.Morse

What is the Morse Code?

Morse code was developed in the 1800s to allow through electric telegraphs. Its simplicity makes Morse code one of the most versatile forms of communication and has been used in countless ways over the years.

The latest use of Morse code is as assistive technology to help people with mobility issues in communication.

The Morsse code consists of dots and dashes which, depending on the order and the repeats, are converted into letters. So the code is ideal for people with disabilities who want to use modern technology.

Morse code at Gboard

Google has added support for Morse code to Gboard, the company's keyboard application running on Android and iOS devices. The company works with Tania Finlayson, an expert in assistive technology with Morse code. Finlayson has cerebral palsy, so he knows the value of assistive technology very well.

Finlayson explained the value of the Morse code in a post at The Keyword saying:

Technology today is designed for the mass market. Unfortunately, this means that people with disabilities are left behind. Developing communication tools like this is important, because for many people it makes their lives more lively.

With Morse code on Gboard, you can use dots and dashes instead of the QWERTY keyboard to drag text. Gboard will convert these dots and dashes directly into words and sentences.

Learn to type the Morse code

Google also developed one Morse code learning game (Morse Typing Training). Is για συσκευές Android, iOS αλλά και desktops. Το can help you learn Morse code in less than an hour, which is well worth it, regardless of whether you have mobility or not.

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