How to Use the Say Command in Minecraft
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).
Supported Platforms
The /say command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (0.16.0) |
 Xbox 360 | No |
 Xbox One | Yes (1.2) |
 PS3 | No |
 PS4 | Yes (1.14.0) |
 Wii U | No |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.5.0) |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (0.16.0) |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* 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.
Say Command
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
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.
Say Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), 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.
Say Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition, 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.
Say Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition, 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.
Say Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition, 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.
Say Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, 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.
Say Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition, 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
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
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!
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To broadcast the public message "Watch Out!" to all players in Minecraft PE:
/say Watch Out!
To broadcast the public message "Follow me" to all players:
/say Follow me
Example in Xbox One Edition
To broadcast the public message There is a Shipwreck at (8, 52, 26)" to all players in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/say There is a Shipwreck at (8, 52, 26)
To broadcast the public message "Kill the phantom" to all players:
/say Kill the phantom
Example in PS4 Edition
To broadcast the public message "Find a Bee" to all players in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/say Find a Bee
To broadcast the public message "Subscribe to DigMinecraft" to all players:
/say Subscribe to DigMinecraft
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To broadcast the public message "Defend your base" to all players in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/say Defend your base
To broadcast the public message "Find a Desert" to all players:
/say Find a Desert
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To broadcast the public message "Attack the Creeper!" to all players in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/say Attack the Creeper!
To broadcast the public message "Watch me" to all players:
/say Watch me
Example in Education Edition
To broadcast the public message "Ready!!" to all players in Minecraft Education Edition:
/say Ready!!
To broadcast the public message "Read the sign" to all players:
/say Read the sign
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 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!