This article is about the legacy §-based formatting system. For the modern JSON system, see Raw JSON text format. Show
A book showing the possible formatting options with the character that performs them. Formatting codes (also known as color codes) add color and modifications to text in-game. Text in Minecraft can be formatted with the
section sign ( Usage[]Text can be formatted using the section sign (§) followed by a character. A § symbol followed by a hex digit in the message tells the client to switch colors while displaying text. In Bedrock Edition, the § symbol can be used in any text input, while in Java Edition, it may be used in server.properties, pack.mcmeta, world titles, and server names. In
Java Edition, if a color code is used after a formatting code, the formatting code is disabled beyond the color code point. For example, In Bedrock Edition, formatting codes persist after a color code. Furthermore, if an obfuscated code is used and a reset code is not used before the end of the line, the client GUI continues to obfuscate text past the MOTD and into the version number display. Color codes[]Hex digit to color mapping. Use "§" followed by the corresponding color letter/number; e.g. "§e" gives yellow. Messages sent from the server to the client can contain color codes, which allow the coloring of text for various purposes.
Formatting codes[]
The random characters placed after
Typing[]
When part of JSON text, the symbol can be written as Alternatively in Bedrock
Edition, the character can be copied from this page ( While in chat in Java Edition,
usage of this character disconnects the user, even in 'offline' single player mode, and thus cannot be used directly in commands such as In early Java Edition Classic versions, the character used was Sample text[]The following text can be pasted into a Book and Quill (prior to 1.14) to produce what is shown in the picture:
Use in server.properties and pack.mcmeta[]In order to get an MOTD colored or formatted, Given that
Compatibility with older versions[]Formatting codes can be used in the Use in custom language packs[]Formatting codes can be used to color names and description in language files by using § then any of the
numbers/letters displayed above. This is also used in end.txt and credits.txt. An example of this is Since Java Edition 1.16, Use in world names[]With the use of external tools, such as NBTExplorer, world names can have custom colors
and formatting codes. To modify the name, choose the LevelName tag in the world's level.dat. In this example,[more information needed] LevelName is set to Additionally, the player can rename the world's folder to contain one of the codes. In the world selection menu, the specified color or effect appears. The player can also use a resource pack with a § already in the world name when creating a world and all the user has to do is to change or alter the color code after the §. In Bedrock Edition, the player is allowed to use a § inside of the world name when creating the world. This allows for using custom colors and formatting codes inside of the world name without having to modify the game. Use in server names[]With the use of a third party tool such as
NBTExplorer, server names can have custom colors. To utilize this functionality, select the History[]This section needs expansion. You can help by expanding it. This section is missing information about When was g added to Bedrock Edition?. Please expand the section to include this information. Further details may exist on the talk page. Obfuscated format Trivia[]
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How do you type in chat in Minecraft Bedrock?The chat button is now located between the Health and hunger bars. In Update 1.0, a 'text to speech' setting was added. This setting can be located in the 'Sound' tab.
How do you type in Minecraft chat?Commands are identified by the server with the use of a forward slash ( / ) at the beginning of the message. Simply pressing / acts like a command key; it opens the chat with a / in it. Typing / and then pressing Tab ↹ lists available commands, similar to entering the /help command.
How do you write on a bedrock sign in Minecraft?Write on the Sign
A blank sign should popup. This is where you will enter the message for the sign. Start typing your message. As you type, you will see your message appear on the sign.
How do you get cool text in Minecraft?Here's how to change chat text color in Minecraft Pocket Edition on an Android device:. Find your desired text color in the color code list.. In the chat, enter the section (§) symbol before starting to type. ... . Type in the color code in front of your text. ... . Enter your text and send it.. |