How to Use the Position Command in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /position command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

The /position command allows you to display/hide your current position (XYZ coordinates) in the top left corner of the screen while you play the game.

Let's explore how to use this game command.

Supported Platforms

The /position command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	No
Pocket Edition (PE)	No
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	No
PS3	No
PS4	No
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	No
Windows 10 Edition	No
Education Edition	Yes (1.0.18), but removed in (1.0.21)

* 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.

Requirements

To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.

Position Command

/position

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 Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.

2. Type the Command

To display your XYZ coordinates in the game window, use the following command:

/position

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 XYZ coordinates will display in the top left corner of the screen.

In this example, you will see the message "Position: 208, 69, 42" appear in the top left corner of the game window. These are your current XYZ coordinates in the Minecraft world where 208 is the x-coordinate, 69 is the y-coordinate and 42 is the z-coordinate.

Congratulations, you just learned how to use the /position command in Minecraft!