How to make a Dark Oak Hanging Sign in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a dark oak hanging sign with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a dark oak hanging sign is a new item that was introduced in Minecraft 1.20. Hanging dark oak signs are a great way to leave directions so that you don't get lost in your world. Or, you can also use dark oak hanging signs to leave fun messages for other players. The crafting process will create 6 dark oak hanging signs at a time.

dark oak hanging sign

Let's explore how to make a dark oak hanging sign.

Supported Platforms

A dark oak hanging sign is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.20)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.20.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.20.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.20.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.20.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.20.0)
Education Edition	No

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Dark Oak Hanging Sign in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a dark oak hanging sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.4 - 1.20	Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a dark oak hanging sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a dark oak hanging sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a dark oak hanging sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a dark oak hanging sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a dark oak hanging sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.20.0	Items

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Dark Oak Hanging Sign

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a dark oak hanging sign:

6 Stripped Dark Oak Logs

2 Chains

How to craft a Dark Oak Hanging Sign in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make a Dark Oak Hanging Sign

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a dark oak hanging sign, place 6 stripped dark oak logs and 2 chains in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a dark oak hanging sign, it is important that the stripped dark oak logs and chains are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 chain in the first box and 1 chain in the third box. In the second row, there should be 3 stripped dark oak logs. In the third row, there should be 3 stripped dark oak logs. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a dark oak hanging sign.

Crafting recipe for dark oak hanging sign

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the 6 dark oak hanging signs will appear in the box to the right.

dark oak hanging sign

3. Move the Dark Oak Hanging Sign to Inventory

Once you have crafted dark oak hanging signs, you need to move the new items to your inventory.

Completed dark oak hanging sign