Lee Stanton Read more November 27, 2021

The ability to modify text color and style in Minecraft is both useful and fun. It helps to make the text more readable, distinguish between different teams in chat, and draw attention to your messages. If you’re wondering how to use this feature, we’re here to help.

In this guide, we’ll explain how to change the text color in Minecraft chat on different devices. Additionally, we’ll provide instructions on modifying the text style and answer some of the most common questions related to the topic. Read on to find out how to edit your name, messages, and sign text to your liking.

Modifying text color in Minecraft is quite simple once you follow the instructions. Below, you’ll find guides for changing the text color on different devices.

Follow the steps below to change chat text color in Minecraft for iPhone:

Here’s how to change chat text color in Minecraft Pocket Edition on an Android device:

The general instructions for changing chat text color in Minecraft on a Windows 10 PC aren’t much different from mobile devices. The only distinction is the location of the section symbol:

To modify chat text color on a Mac, follow the instructions below:

The location of the section character isn’t at all obvious, no matter which device you use. If you play Minecraft on a PC that has a Numpad, typing the section symbol is quite simple:

Optionally, you can use the on-screen keyboard to enter the § symbol:

On a mobile device, finding the section symbol is way easier than on a computer:

On Xbox, the process of typing the section symbol is similar to that on a mobile device. Follow the steps below:

Finally, if neither of the above-mentioned options works for your device, you can simply copy the symbol online and paste it to Minecraft.

Naturally, to change the text color in Minecraft chat, you have to know the color codes. Minecraft allows you to choose the color you prefer among 16 variations:

Apart from the text color, you can modify its style in Minecraft. Type in the “§” symbol, then one of the following style codes:

Note: The style code should always go in front of the color code. Don’t use any spaces between the codes and your text.

Now that you know how to modify text color and style in the Minecraft chat, you may want to find out more about editing text in the game. Find answers to the most popular questions below.

Not only the chat messages can be colored in Minecraft. To make your name pop in the scoreboard, follow the instructions below:

1. Make sure that you have enabled commands in the game.

2. In the chat, type in the “\scoreboard teams add [team name]” command.

3. Once the new team is created, type in the “\scoreboard teams join [team name]” command. You can be the only player on the team.

4. Type in the “\scoreboard teams option [team name] color [§color code]”. Optionally, hit the Tab key after “color” to see the available colors, then type in the color name instead of code.

Unreadable text is a common issue with dark oak signs in Minecraft. To solve it, you can modify the text color. Follow the steps below:

1. While creating a sign, enter the “§” symbol in front of your text.

2. Type in the color code.

3. Optionally, add a style code.

4. Type in your text and place the sign on the ground.

Hopefully, with the help of our guide, you can now customize the text in Minecraft to fit your personal preference. Match color and style codes or mix several style codes for more text editing options. This feature helps to express your personality just as well as an awesome skin or catchy username.

What do you mainly use the text color modification feature in Minecraft for? Do you know any more fun customization options in the game? Share your experiences in the comments section below.

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