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Minecraft /say command

Sends the message to all players with a [Name] prefix; it also works from a command block.

💬 Basic commands Operator (level 2) Needs cheats enabled Java Edition 26.3

Syntax

/say <message>

Parts in square brackets are optional, parts in angle brackets are required. You do not type the brackets: Put your own value in their place.

Arguments

ArgumentWhat it does
<message> The text that goes to everyone. Target selectors inside it turn into player names.

Examples

/say Server restarting in 5 minutes

An announcement lands in everyone's chat.

/say @a are you ready?

Expands the selector into the names of online players.

Good to know

  • If you want a formatted, colored announcement, tellraw is more flexible.
  • For big text in the middle of the screen, see the title command.

How do I run this command?

Press T in game to open chat (or press / directly), type the command and press Enter. While typing, Tab completes the options. This command counts as a cheat: It needs cheats enabled in a singleplayer world, and operator permission on a server (operator (level 2)).

Related commands

/tellraw Sends formatted, colored and clickable messages /title Shows big text in the middle of the screen /me Writes a third-person message in your name

💬 More Basic commands

/help /list /me /msg /teammsg /trigger
Another tool Minecraft crafting recipes Would rather make the item than give it with a command? See the recipe on the 3x3 grid.

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