How To Use The Say Command Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /say command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
You can use the /say command to send a public message to all players in a Minecraft world (see also /msg, /tell or /w for private message). Let’s explore how to use this cheat (game command).
Requirements
To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.
Say Command
Say Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the syntax to send a public message to all players is:
/say <message>
Definitions
- message is the public message to send to all players in the Minecraft world. The message will appear in the Chat window for all players.
Examples
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)
To broadcast the public message “hello” to all players in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/say hello
To broadcast the public message “Llamas rule!” to all players:
/say Llamas rule!
How to Enter the Command
1. Open the Chat Window
The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat buttonÂ
 at the top of the screen. - For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right)Â
 on the controller. - For PS4, press the D-Pad (right)  on the controller.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow buttonÂ
 on the controller. - For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
- For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
2. Type the Command
In this example, we will send a public message to all players with the following command:
/say Llamas rule!
Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.
Once the cheat has been entered, the public message “Llamas rule!” will be displayed in the Chat window for all players in this Minecraft world.
Congratulations, you just learned how to use the /say command in Minecraft!