{"id":6712,"date":"2025-07-17T04:47:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T04:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playgama.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-do-you-change-text-color-in-minecraft\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T04:47:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T04:47:57","slug":"how-do-you-change-text-color-in-minecraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playgama.com\/blog\/game-faqs\/how-do-you-change-text-color-in-minecraft\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you change text color in Minecraft?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nWho this is for: Minecraft players wanting to add colorful text to signs, books, items, and other in-game elements.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Ready to jump in? Play minecraft games<\/a> and put your new color coding skills to the test!<\/p>

Play free games on Playgama.com<\/h4>
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Using Color Codes in Minecraft<\/h2>\n

Minecraft uses a simple color code system that works across different platforms. The most common method involves typing a section symbol (\u00a7) followed by a specific character to change text color.<\/p>\n

Basic Color Code Format<\/h3>\n

The standard format is: \u00a7[code][your text]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are the most popular color codes:<\/p>\n

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  • \u00a70<\/strong> \u2013 Black<\/li>\n
  • \u00a71<\/strong> \u2013 Dark Blue<\/li>\n
  • \u00a72<\/strong> \u2013 Dark Green<\/li>\n
  • \u00a73<\/strong> \u2013 Dark Aqua<\/li>\n
  • \u00a74<\/strong> \u2013 Dark Red<\/li>\n
  • \u00a75<\/strong> \u2013 Dark Purple<\/li>\n
  • \u00a76<\/strong> \u2013 Gold<\/li>\n
  • \u00a77<\/strong> \u2013 Gray<\/li>\n
  • \u00a78<\/strong> \u2013 Dark Gray<\/li>\n
  • \u00a79<\/strong> \u2013 Blue<\/li>\n
  • \u00a7a<\/strong> \u2013 Green<\/li>\n
  • \u00a7b<\/strong> \u2013 Aqua<\/li>\n
  • \u00a7c<\/strong> \u2013 Red<\/li>\n
  • \u00a7d<\/strong> \u2013 Light Purple<\/li>\n
  • \u00a7e<\/strong> \u2013 Yellow<\/li>\n
  • \u00a7f<\/strong> \u2013 White<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How to Type the Section Symbol<\/h3>\n

    Getting the \u00a7 symbol can be tricky depending on your platform:<\/p>\n

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    • Windows:<\/strong> Hold Alt and type 0167 on the number pad, or Alt + 21<\/li>\n
    • Mac:<\/strong> Option + 6<\/li>\n
    • Mobile\/Bedrock:<\/strong> Copy and paste the symbol from online sources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Where Color Codes Work<\/h3>\n

      You can use color codes in several places:<\/p>\n

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      • Signs (most common use)<\/li>\n
      • Books and quills<\/li>\n
      • Anvil item renaming<\/li>\n
      • Chat messages (server-dependent)<\/li>\n
      • Command blocks with tellraw commands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Advanced Formatting Options<\/h3>\n

        Beyond colors, you can add special effects:<\/p>\n

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        • \u00a7k<\/strong> \u2013 Obfuscated (scrambled text)<\/li>\n
        • \u00a7l<\/strong> \u2013 Bold<\/li>\n
        • \u00a7m<\/strong> \u2013 Strikethrough<\/li>\n
        • \u00a7n<\/strong> \u2013 Underline<\/li>\n
        • \u00a7o<\/strong> \u2013 Italic<\/li>\n
        • \u00a7r<\/strong> \u2013 Reset (removes all formatting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Alternative Methods<\/h3>\n

          For Java Edition players, you can also use the ampersand (&) symbol instead of \u00a7 in some contexts, particularly with certain mods or plugins. Some servers also support hex color codes for even more precise color control.<\/p>\n

          Troubleshooting Tips<\/h3>\n

          If your color codes aren\u2019t working, check that you\u2019re using the correct symbol and that the feature is enabled on your server. Remember that color formatting resets at the end of each line, so you\u2019ll need to reapply codes for multi-line text.<\/p>\n

          Whether you\u2019re creating colorful signs or customizing item names, mastering these color codes opens up endless creative possibilities in your Minecraft adventures.<\/p>\n

          \n

          TL;DR<\/h2>\n

          Use \u00a7[code] before text to change colors in Minecraft, where codes like \u00a7c make red text and \u00a7a makes green. Works on signs, books, and item names.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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