Lettering
Morse Code Tattoo Ideas — Try On & Print a Stencil
A Morse code tattoo hides a word in dots and dashes — a name, a date, a short phrase. Type it below to see the code and print it as a straight line stencil at real size.



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.-.. --- ...- . / -.-- --- ..-
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Keep at least about 2 mm between marks so they stay separate as the tattoo heals.
Placement & size
| Placement | Typical width |
|---|---|
| Inner wrist | 5–9 cm long |
| Finger | 2–4 cm long |
| Collarbone | 8–14 cm long |
Stencil tip: Keep at least about 2 mm between dots and dashes so they stay separate as the tattoo heals.
Try a morse code design on meFAQ
How do I separate words in Morse code?+
Use a slightly bigger gap (or a slash) between words, and a smaller gap between letters.
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