Setting Up the Morse Code Gboard
Turning on Morse Code Texting
These signals will then be converted into letters and numbers, which will be displayed at the top of the app in the suggestion bar. You can type entire sentences in this fashion.
Customizing the Keyboard
You can further customize the Morse code keyboard by going back to “System -> Languages -> Input.” Tap on “Virtual Keyboard -> Gboard -> the Language of your choice -> Morse Code.” Scroll down the page to see a list of customization options which include: Character/Word Timeout: changing how long Gboard takes to convert a Morse code sequence into a letter and for those letters to be converted into words. Repeat Keystrokes: this enables you to repeat a keystroke while holding down the button. Sound on Keypress: keys will make a sound to indicate when you have pressed them. Mini Keyboard Height: controls the dimensions of the virtual keyboard.
1. How to Fix ‘Unfortunately Gboard has stopped’ Error on Android?
If you are getting an error message that says “Unfortunately Gboard has stopped” while switching from English to Morse keyboard layout, it can be due to a corrupted cache or an outdated app version. To fix this issue, you can try clearing out the app cache from settings or reinstalling the Gboard app.
How to use physical switches to type text in morse code using Gboard?
You can use physical switches to type Morse code using the Gboard app by using Android Switch Access. Gboard can automatically recognize your switch device’s inputs as the dot (.) and dash (-) characters and if you have two switches, you can assign each of them to represent either a dot (.) or a dash (-).