Telegrapher's code

Telegrapher's code is a standardized set of shorthand signals used in early telegraphy to efficiently communicate Morse code messages. It assigns abbreviated codes to common words, phrases, and procedural instructions, enabling faster and more reliable transmission over telegraph lines. This system reduced the number of dot and dash signals needed for frequent or complex messages, improving communication speed and reducing errors. Essentially, it functioned as a pre-arranged codebook, streamlining telegraph operations by allowing operators to quickly encode and decode messages with minimal ambiguity.