Commands/tellraw

/tellraw
Permission level required	Unknown
Restrictions	None

Sends a JSON message to players.

Syntax

• Java Edition

tellraw <targets> <message>

• Bedrock Edition

tellraw <target: target> <raw json message: json>

Arguments

JE: <targets>: entity
BE: target: target: CommandSelector<Player>

Must be a player name, a target selector or a UUID‌. And the target selector must‌/should‌ be of player type.

Specifies the player(s) to send the message to.

JE: <message>: component
BE: raw json message: json: Json::Value

Must be a raw JSON text.

Specifies the message to send.

Result

Command	Trigger	Java Edition	Bedrock Edition
any	the arguments are not specified correctly	Unparseable	Failed
	if <targets> or player: target fails to resolve to one or more online players	Failed
	Otherwise	Displays message to the targeted player(s).

Output

Command	Edition	Situation	Success Count	/execute store success ...	/execute store result ...
any	Java Edition	On fail	0	0	0
		On success	1	1	the number of targeted players
	Bedrock Edition	On fail	0	N/A	N/A
		On success	1	N/A	N/A

Examples

• To send the message "Hello" in chat:
  • /tellraw @a "Hello"
• To send the message "I am red" colored red in chat:
  • /tellraw @a {"text":"I am red","color":"red"}
• To send a message containing the text "Red" in red and "Blue" in blue:
  • /tellraw @a [{"text":"Red ","color":"red"},{"text":"Blue","color":"blue"}]
• To send the message "Hover me!" in chat, which displays the text "Hi!" when hovered over:
  • /tellraw @a {"text":"Hover me!","hoverEvent":{"action":"show_text","value":"Hi!"}}
• To send the magenta message "Hover me again!" in chat, which displays the red text "Red Title" when hovered over:
  • /tellraw @a {"text":"Hover me again!","color":"#ff00ff","hoverEvent":{"action":"show_text","value":{"text":"Red Title","color":"#ff0000"}}}
• To send the message "Diamond Axe" in chat, colored turqouise, with an unbreakable diamond axe showing when the text is hovered over:
  • /tellraw @a {"text":"Diamond Axe","color":"#00ff88","hoverEvent":{"action":"show_item","contents":{"id":"diamond_axe","count":3,"tag":"{Unbreakable:1}"}}}
• To send the message "Your Score is: " with the score for the object "object_name" of the player or entity who executed the command.
  • /tellraw @s [{"text":"Your Score Is: "},{"score":{"name":"@s","objective":"object_name"}}]

Bedrock Edition

text

• To send the message "Hello" in chat:
  • /tellraw @a {"rawtext":[{"text":"Hello"}]}

Visible text in chat:

Hello

• To use "(quotation marks) in the chat (as part of the message):

Use '\' to the left of the quotes:

• • /tellraw @a {"rawtext":[{"text":"\"it\" will appear in quotes"}]}

Visible text in chat:

"it" will appear in quotes

• Use '\n' to insert a new line:
  • /tellraw @a {"rawtext":[{"text":"Text1\nText2"}]}

Visible text in chat:

Text1

Text2

• Use '§' to change the text color:
  • /tellraw @a {"rawtext":[{"text":"§bColor text"}]}

Visible text in chat:

Color text (blue)

translate

• To send the message "Download complete" in chat:
  • /tellraw @a {"rawtext":[{"translate":"accessibility.downloading.complete"}]}

Visible text in chat:

Download complete

The text will appear translated for each person, according to the language they selected in their Minecraft settings.

It is not any message that can be placed in the 'translate'. Minecraft uses specific texts located in .lang files.

History

For changes to the raw JSON text used by this command, see Raw JSON text format § History.

Java Edition
1.7.2 {{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Ink Sac|Ink Sac]]<br/>{{For|the variant dropped by Glow squids|Glow Ink Sac}} {{Item | image = Ink Sac.png | renewable = Yes | stackable = Yes (64) }} An '''ink sac''' is an [[item]] dropped by a [[squid]] upon death used to create [[black dye]], [[dark prismarine]]{{only|BE|short=1}}, and [[Book and Quill|books and quills]]. == Obtaining == === Mob loot === ==== Squid ==== {{see also|Tutorials/Squid farming|title1=Squid farming}} A [[squid]] drops one to three ink sacs upon death. The maximum amount is increased by 1 per level of [[Looting]], for a maximum of 1 to 6 with Looting III. === Fishing === Ink sacs can be obtained as a "junk" item from [[fishing]]. The [[Luck of the Sea]] [[enchantment]] decreases the chance. === Trading === [[Wandering trader]]s sometimes sell 3 ink sacs for an [[emerald]] {{in|bedrock}}. Apprentice level [[Trading#Librarian|librarians]] also buy 5 ink sacs for one [[emerald]]. === Natural generation === {{LootChestItem|ink-sac}} == Usage == === Crafting ingredient === {{crafting usage}} {{IN|bedrock}}, ink sacs can be also used in banner patterns: {{banner crafting usage}} === Loom ingredient === {{Banner loom usage|Ink Sac}} === Dye === {{Dye usage}} * Each type of [[Prismarine#Dark Prismarine|dark prismarine]] can be crafted using varying amounts of 8 [[Prismarine Shard#prismarine shards|prismarine shards]]. === Trading === Journeyman-level librarian [[villager]]s have a {{frac|2|3}} chance to buy five ink sacs for an [[emerald]]. They always offer the trade {{in|bedrock|lc=}}. === Signs === Ink sacs can be applied to [[sign]]s or [[hanging sign]]s to revert glowing text back to default. == Sounds == {{edition|java}}: {{Sound table |sound=Ink sac1.ogg |sound2=Ink sac2.ogg |sound3=Ink sac3.ogg |subtitle=Ink Sac splotches |source=block |description=When an ink sac is used on a sign |id=item.ink_sac.use |translationkey=subtitles.item.ink_sac.use |volume=1.0 |pitch=''varies'' <ref group=sound>Each sound can be 0.85, 0.88, or 0.9</ref> |distance=16 |foot=1}} {{edition|bedrock}}: {{Sound table |type=bedrock |sound=Ink sac1.ogg |sound2=Ink sac2.ogg |sound3=Ink sac3.ogg |source=sound |description=When an ink sac is used on a sign |id=sign.ink_sac.use |volume=1.0 |pitch=1.0 |foot=1}} == Data values == === ID === {{edition|java}}: {{ID table |edition=java |showforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Ink Sac |spritetype=item |nameid=ink_sac |form=item |foot=1}} {{edition|bedrock}}: {{ID table |edition=bedrock |showaliasids=y |shownumericids=y |showforms=y |notshowbeitemforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Ink Sac |spritetype=item |nameid=ink_sac |aliasid=dye / 0 |id=413 |form=item |translationkey=item.dye.black.name |foot=1}} == Video == {{video note|Ink sacs can no longer be used as a dye in Java Edition.}} <div style="text-align:center">{{yt|ABYCZfawO60}}</div> == History == {{History|java beta}} {{History||1.2|[[File:Ink Sac JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added ink sacks, together with all other dyes.}} {{History||1.2_02|"Ink Sack" has been renamed to "Ink Sac".}} {{History|java}} {{History||1.3.1|snap=12w17a|Ink sacs are now used to craft [[book and quill]]s.}} {{History||1.4.2|snap=12w34a|Added the ability to [[Armor#Dyeing|dye]] leather [[armor]] and [[wolf]] collars.}} {{History||1.4.6|snap=12w49a|Ink sacs can now be crafted with [[gunpowder]] to create a [[firework star]].}} {{History||1.6.1|snap=13w19a|[[Stained clay]] can now be [[crafting|crafted]].}} {{History||1.7.2|snap=13w41a|[[Stained glass]] can now be crafted.}} {{History||1.8|snap=14w25a|Ink sacs are now used to craft [[dark prismarine]].}} {{History|||snap=14w30a|Added [[banner]]s, which can be [[dye]]d with ink sacs.}} {{History||1.11|snap=16w39a|Ink sacs can now be used to dye [[shulker box]]es.}} {{History||1.12|snap=17w06a|Ink sacs are now used to craft black [[concrete powder]].}} {{History|||snap=17w15a|Ink sacs can now be used to dye [[bed]]s.}} {{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|The different data values for the <code>dye</code> ID have been split up into their own IDs. |Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeral ID was 351.}} {{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|Ink sacs can now be used to craft [[black dye]]. |Ink sacs can no longer be used as a [[dye]]. |All of the dye-related functions and crafting recipes of ink sac (except books and quills and dark prismarine) have been transferred to black dye. |[[File:Ink Sac JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of ink sacs has been changed.}} {{History|||snap=19w11a|Librarian [[villager]]s now [[trading|buy]] ink sacs.}} {{History||1.15|snap=Pre-release 1|Ink sacs are no longer used to craft [[dark prismarine]].}} {{History||1.17|snap=21w03a|Ink sacs can now be used to remove the text's glowing effect of a [[sign]].}} {{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.3|snap=22w42a|Ink sacs can now be used to remove the text's glowing effect of a [[hanging sign]].}} {{History|pocket alpha}} {{History||v0.3.0|[[File:Ink Sac JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added ink sacs. They are currently unobtainable and serve no purpose.}} {{History||v0.8.0|snap=build 1|Ink sacs can now be used to craft [[cocoa beans]].}} {{History|||snap=build 3|Ink sacs are now available in [[creative]].}} {{History||v0.9.0|snap=build 1|Ink sacs now generate in [[village]] and [[stronghold]] [[chest]]s.}} {{History||v0.11.0|snap=build 1|Ink sacs can now be obtained from [[squid]]. |Ink sacs can now be obtained as a junk [[item]] from [[fishing]].}} {{History||v0.14.0|snap=build 1|Ink sacs now can now be used to dye water in [[cauldron]]s.}} {{History||v0.16.0|snap=build 1|Ink sacs are no longer used to craft [[cocoa beans]]. |Ink sacs can now be used to craft [[dark prismarine]].}} {{History|pocket}} {{History||1.0.0|snap=alpha 0.17.0.1|Ink sacs can now be used to dye [[shulker]]s.}} {{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|Ink sacs are now used to re-dye [[bed]]s. |Ink sacs can now be used to dye [[shulker box]]es.}} {{History|bedrock}} {{History||1.2.0|snap=beta 1.2.0.2|Ink sacs can now be used to craft [[book and quill]]s. |Added [[banner]]s, which can be [[dye]]d with ink sacs. |Ink sacs can now be crafted with [[gunpowder]] to create [[firework star]]s. |Ink sacs can now be used to craft black [[concrete powder]]. |[[Stained glass]] can now be [[crafting|crafted]].}} {{History||1.4.0|snap=beta 1.2.20.1|Ink sacs can now be crafted from iron, sulfur, and 4 oxygen in the [[compound creator]]s. |Ink sacs can now be used to craft [[balloon]]s and [[glow stick]]s.}} {{History||1.8.0|snap=beta 1.8.0.10|Ink sacs can now be used to craft [[black dye]].}} {{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|Ink sacs can now be bought from [[wandering trader]]s. |[[File:Ink Sac JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of ink sacs has been changed.}} {{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.4|Ink sacs can now be [[trading|sold]] to librarian [[villager]]s.}} {{History||1.16.100|snap=beta 1.16.100.56|The ID of ink sacs has been changed from {{cd|dye/0}} to {{cd|ink_sac}}.}} {{History||1.16.210|snap=beta 1.16.210.59|Ink sacs can now be used to revert glowing text on signs to normal.}} {{History|console}} {{History||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps=1.00|switch=1.0.1|wiiu=Patch 1|[[File:Ink Sac JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added ink sacs.}} {{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Ink Sac JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of ink sacs has been changed.}} {{History|New 3DS}} {{History||0.1.0|[[File:Ink Sac JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added ink sacs.}} {{History|foot}} == Issues == {{issue list}} == References == {{reflist}} {{Items}} [[Category:Bedrock Edition specific information]] [[Category:Items]] [[Category:Dyes]] [[Category:Renewable resources]] [[cs:Váček inkoustu]] [[de:Tintenbeutel]] [[es:Saco de tinta]] [[fr:Poche d'encre]] [[hu:Tintazsák]] [[ja:イカスミ]] [[ko:먹물 주머니]] [[nl:Inktzak]] [[pl:Torbiel z atramentem]] [[pt:Bolsa de tinta]] [[ru:Чернильный мешок]] [[uk:Чорнильний мішок]] [[zh:墨囊]]</li><li>[[Bleach|Bleach]]<br/>{{education feature}} {{exclusive|bedrock|education}} {{Item | image = Bleach.png | renewable = No | stackable = Yes (64) }} '''Bleach''' is an [[item]] used to [[dye]] things white. It is a [[compound]], as it is made using a [[lab table]]. == Obtaining == === Lab Table === Bleach is not obtainable in the [[creative inventory]] or {{cmd|give}}. The only way to obtain it is using a [[lab table]]. {| class="wikitable" ! Result ! Materials Needed |- !rowspan=2|{{slot|Bleach}}<br>[[Bleach]] |{{slot|Water (compound)|link=Compound}}{{slot|Water (compound)|link=Compound}}{{slot|Water (compound)|link=Compound}}{{slot|Sodium Hypochlorite|link=Compound}}{{slot|Sodium Hypochlorite|link=Compound}}{{slot|Sodium Hypochlorite|link=Compound}} |- |<center>[[Water (compound)|Water]] x3, [[Compound|Sodium Hypochlorite]] x3</center> |} == Usage == === Crafting ingredient === {{crafting usage}} == Sounds == {{Sound table |type=bedrock |sound=Fire.ogg |source=sound |description=When bleach is created by a lab table |id=lt.reaction.fire |volume=6.0 |pitch=0.7/0.9 |foot=1}} == Data values == === ID === {{ID table |edition=bedrock |shownumericids=y |showforms=y |notshowbeitemforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Bleach |spritetype=item |nameid=bleach |id=596 |form=item |foot=1}} == History == {{History|bedrock}} {{History||1.4.0|snap=beta 1.2.20.1|[[File:Bleach BE1.png|32px]] Added bleach.}} {{History|education}} {{History||1.0.27|[[File:Bleach BE1.png|32px]] Added bleach.}} {{History|foot}} == Trivia == *[[File:Bleach (compound).png|32px]] There is an [[History of textures/Unused textures#Unused compounds|unused bleach texture]] in the compounds folder of the chemistry resource pack, which is slightly different from the one used in the game. == Issues == {{issue list}} {{Items}} {{Education Edition}} [[Category:Dyes]] [[Category:Non-renewable resources]] [[Category:Education Edition items]] [[de:Bleichmittel]] [[es:Lejía]] [[ja:漂白剤]] [[ko:표백제]] [[pl:Wybielacz]] [[pt:Alvejante]] [[zh:漂白剂]] [[lzh:素精]]</li></ul>		13w37a			Added /tellraw.
Bedrock Edition
1.9.0 {{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Portfolio|Portfolio]]<br/>{{exclusive|education}} {{Item | image = Portfolio.png | renewable = No | stackable = Yes (64) }} A '''portfolio''' is an [[item]] that can save [[photo]]s taken with a [[camera]].<ref>https://education.minecraft.net/support/knowledge-base/using-cameras-portfolios/</ref> == Obtaining == Portfolios can be obtained in the [[creative inventory]] or through the {{cmd|give}} command. == Usage == [[File:Portfolio Interface.png|thumb|upright=1.5|The portfolio interface]] Once a photo has been taken using the [[camera]], it appears in the portfolio. Once equipped, right-clicking brings up a two-page book of photos the [[player]] has taken, in chronological order. Captions can be added below each picture. Pressing the "Export Portfolio" button creates a .zip file with all photos as JPGs in a specified folder. The portfolio is also used to load custom items in [[Minecraft China]]. == Data values == === ID === {{ID table |edition=bedrock |shownumericids=y |showforms=y |notshowbeitemforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Portfolio |spritetype=item |nameid=portfolio |id=456 |form=item |foot=1}} == History == {{History|pocket alpha}} {{History||v0.16.0|snap=build 1|[[File:Portfolio BE1.png|32px]] Added portfolios.}} {{History|||snap=build 2|Portfolios have been removed.}} {{History|bedrock}} {{History||1.16.100|Data-driven portfolios, allowing for add-ons to create custom portfolios. Normal Portfolios are still unobtainable.}} {{History|education}} {{History||1.0|[[File:Portfolio BE1.png|32px]] Added portfolios.}} {{History|foot}} == References == {{Reflist}} {{Items}} {{Education Edition}} [[Category:Non-renewable resources]] [[Category:Education Edition items]] [[Category:Storage]] [[de:Fotoalbum]] [[es:Portafolio]] [[ja:ポートフォリオ]] [[ko:포트폴리오]] [[pl:Portfolio]] [[pt:Portfólio]] [[ru:Портфолио]] [[uk:Портфоліо]] [[zh:公文包]]</li><li>[[Debug Stick|Debug Stick]]<br/>{{about|the item|other uses|Debug}} {{exclusive|java}} {{Item | image = Debug Stick.gif | rarity = Epic | renewable = No | stackable = No }} The '''debug stick''' is an [[item]] used to edit the [[block states]] of [[block]]s. It is visually identical to a regular [[stick]], but with a glint (as if [[Enchanting|enchanted]]). == Obtaining == The debug stick is obtainable via [[commands]] such as {{cmd|/give}} or {{Cmd|/item}}, or the Creative inventory if the player has the appropriate permissions. It can be obtained only in worlds with cheats on. == Usage == The debug stick can be used to change block states. {{control|Hitting}} the block allows players to select the block state key they wish to change, for an example, switching between the ''conditional'' and the ''facing'' block state keys for a [[command block]]. {{control|Using}} the block allows them to cycle through the valid values for the block state key, again as an example, the player can make the command block face, ''down'', ''east'', ''north'', ''south'', ''up'', or ''west'' if they chose the ''facing'' block state key. {{control|Sneaking}} while {{control|hitting}} or {{control|using}} cycles through the block state keys or values in reverse order. It is notable that {{Control|using}} debug stick directly on an interactive block without {{Control|sneaking}} uses the block itself instead of the stick.<ref>{{bug|MC-200199}} </ref> The debug stick cannot be used while in Survival or Adventure mode. It works only in creative mode with cheats enabled. In modes other than Creative, it acts like a regular item — although when {{control|using}} it on a block, the player swings the stick as if interacting with it (but nothing happens). == Data values == === ID === {{ID table |edition=java |showforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Debug Stick |spritetype=item |nameid=debug_stick |form=item |foot=1}} === Item data === <div class="treeview"> * {{nbt|compound|tag}}: The item's '''tag''' tag. {{:Player.dat_format/Debug Sticks}} </div> == History == {{History|java}} {{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|[[File:Debug Stick.gif|32px]] Added debug sticks.}} {{History||1.16|snap=20w10a|Debug sticks are now capable of editing [[fire]] due to its added hitbox.}} {{History||1.19.3|snap=22w44a|The debug stick is now available in the creative inventory, but only if cheats are enabled.}} {{History|||snap=22w45a|Moved the debug stick behind the Operator Utilities tab in the creative inventory. The tab is only available if cheats are enabled and the "Operator Items Tab" option in the controls menu is turned on.}} {{History|foot}} == Issues == The debug stick is not supported, and any issues resulting of its usage are closed as "Won't Fix" in the issue tracker.<br/> Issues with the stick itself are considered valid.<ref>https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MC-122323?focusedCommentId=419481&page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:comment-tabpanel#comment-419481</ref><ref>{{reddit|7es23r||Just be aware that any weird state you create with it you cannot naturally create and any bugs that come from it will be shot down as 'Wont fix' :D|_Grum|November 22, 2017}}</ref> {{issue list}} == Trivia == *An [[add-on]] made by Mineplex was showcased in [[MINECON Live 2019]], which had an editor stick for {{el|be}}, similar to the Debug Stick.<ref>{{ytl|OZqNaEX8208|MINECON Live 2019 @ 1:05:02|Minecraft|September 28, 2019|t=3902}}</ref> == Gallery == <gallery> Technically Updated.jpg|Artwork of Steve and Alex wielding debug sticks. </gallery> == See also == *[[Block states]] == References == {{Reflist}} {{Items}} [[Category:Non-renewable resources]] [[de:Debug-Stab]] [[es:Palo de depuración]] [[fr:Bâton de débogage]] [[ja:デバッグ棒]] [[ko:디버그 막대기]] [[pl:Patyk debugujący]] [[pt:Graveto de depuração]] [[ru:Палка отладки]] [[zh:调试棒]]</li></ul>		beta 1.9.0.0			Added /tellraw.

See also

• /say — send a plain text message to all players
• /tell — send a plain private text message to specific players

Commands 

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