Calculators · Gutenberg
Morse Code Converter block for WordPress
Encode plain text to Morse code and decode Morse code back to text. Supports dots, dashes and spaces.
Get Blockenberg
Free Gutenberg block in Blockenberg. The inspector controls and front-end behavior on this page come from this block’s source, not a shared stub.
What it actually does
Encode plain text to Morse code and decode Morse code back to text. Supports dots, dashes and spaces.
Inspector panels on this block: Header, Converter Settings, Sizing & Layout. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Behavior controls: “Default Mode” options: Text → Morse (Encode), Morse → Text (Decode).
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Calculators → search “Morse Code Converter” (block name `blockenberg/morse-code-converter` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Morse Code Converter block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Morse Code Converter”, insert it. Category: Calculators.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Header. Set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
- Check the published page. The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts. The block editor preview may not run the same view script.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Show Title | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showTitle`. |
| Show Subtitle | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showSubtitle`. |
| Header — Title | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Morse Code Converter. Saved as `title`. |
| Subtitle | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Encode and decode messages in Morse code instantly. Saved as `subtitle`. |
| Default Mode | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Text → Morse (Encode); Morse → Text (Decode). block.json default: encode. Saved as `defaultMode`. |
| Default Input Text | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Hello World. Saved as `defaultText`. |
| Show Copy Button | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showCopyButton`. |
| Show Play Audio Button | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showPlayButton`. |
| Show Reference Table | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showReference`. |
| Card Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–40. block.json default: 16. Saved as `cardRadius`. |
| Input Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–20. block.json default: 8. Saved as `inputRadius`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 360–1000. block.json default: 620. Saved as `maxWidth`. |
| Padding Top | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingTop`. |
| Padding Bottom | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingBottom`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts.
When this is the right block
- Encode plain text to Morse code and decode Morse code back to text. Supports dots, dashes and spaces — that is the job of Morse Code Converter, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Show Title”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about morse, code, encode.
- Inserter grouping: tools, lead magnets, and interactive widgets.
Notes from the implementation
viewScript: this folder’s frontend.js is enqueued on the front end for this block.
FAQ
How do I add the Morse Code Converter block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Morse Code Converter”. It sits under Calculators. After insert, open Header and set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
What makes Morse Code Converter different from other Blockenberg blocks?
Encode plain text to Morse code and decode Morse code back to text. Supports dots, dashes and spaces. Inspector labels on this block include “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
Is the Morse Code Converter Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Morse Code Converter ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Morse Code Converter to match my theme?
Yes. Blockenberg’s shared typography and color panels apply here, plus any block-specific style controls listed on this page (panels: Header, Converter Settings, Sizing & Layout).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Morse Code Converter from the Gutenberg inserter.