How to Use the Reload Command in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /reload command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
The /reload command allows you to reload all loot tables, advancements and functions.
Let's explore how to use this game command.
Supported Platforms
The /reload command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.12) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.9.0) |
 Xbox 360 | No |
 Xbox One | Yes (1.9.0) |
 PS3 | No |
 PS4 | Yes (1.14.0) |
 Wii U | No |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.9.0) |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.9.0) |
 Education Edition | Yes (1.9.0) |
* 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.
Reload Command
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 button
at the top of the screen. - For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right)
on the controller. - For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button
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 reload loot tables, advancements and functions with the following command:
/reload
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, all loot tables, advancements and functions will be reloaded.
You will see the message "Successfully reloaded loot tables, advancements and functions" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the reload was completed.
Congratulations, you just learned how to use the /reload command in Minecraft!
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