Tap Code gives each letter two groups of taps: one for its row and one for its column. This tool writes them as row:column pairs. In the square below, C and K share a cell, while I and J have separate cells.
The C/K square
| Row / column | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | B | C / K | D | E |
| 2 | F | G | H | I | J |
| 3 | L | M | N | O | P |
| 4 | Q | R | S | T | U |
| 5 | V | W | X | Y | Z |
How KITE uses the C/K cell
Input
KITESettings
C/K merged; row:column tokensExpected result
1:3 2:4 4:4 1:5K shares the C cell in row 1, column 3, so it becomes 1:3. I is 2:4, T is 4:4, and E is 1:5. Decoding the result gives CITE. You need the context of the message to know that the first letter was originally K.
How to enter tap pairs
Put a space between letter pairs and / between words. Each coordinate must be from 1 to 5. If you enter 2:6, for example, the tool flags the pair so you can correct it. This translator works with written pairs; it does not listen to or record taps.
Try one yourself
Decode 2:3 1:5 3:1 3:1 3:4. Then compare the second row with the Polybius square.