Minecraft Font Generator
Type your text and apply Minecraft color codes and formatting. Copy the result for use in chat, signs, or command blocks.
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Type your text in the input field. Click a color from the color grid to apply it. Use the formatting buttons to add bold, italic, or underline. The preview updates in real time to show what the text will look like in Minecraft. When you are satisfied, click Copy to copy the formatted code to your clipboard.
Understanding Section Sign Codes
Minecraft uses the section sign character (§) followed by a single letter or number to apply a color or format to text. When the game encounters this sequence, it renders everything after it in the specified color or style until it hits a reset code or a new formatting code.
The code for bright green followed by the word Hello renders Hello in bright green. Adding the bold code renders Hello in bright green bold. A reset code cancels all formatting back to the default white, non-bold state.
Because the section sign character is difficult to type on standard keyboards, this generator handles all code insertion automatically.
For gradient text, apply a different color to each letter. The color codes reference has the full list of available colors. If you need formatted text inside a command, the command generator accepts this tool's output directly. For large-scale builds, see the sphere generator and pixel circle generator.
Available Colors
| Code | Color Name | Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| §0 | Black | Darkest color, nearly invisible on dark backgrounds |
| §1 | Dark Blue | Deep navy blue |
| §2 | Dark Green | Forest green |
| §3 | Dark Aqua | Teal or dark cyan |
| §4 | Dark Red | Deep red, close to maroon |
| §5 | Dark Purple | Rich purple |
| §6 | Gold | Amber or golden yellow |
| §7 | Gray | Medium gray |
| §8 | Dark Gray | Dark charcoal |
| §9 | Blue | Bright cornflower blue |
| §a | Green | Bright lime green |
| §b | Aqua | Bright cyan |
| §c | Red | Bright red |
| §d | Light Purple | Bright pink-purple |
| §e | Yellow | Bright lemon yellow |
| §f | White | Pure white (default) |
Formatting Options
In addition to color codes, Minecraft supports six formatting modifiers that can be combined with any color code.
| Code | Formatting Effect |
|---|---|
| §l | Bold - text appears heavier |
| §o | Italic - text leans to the right |
| §n | Underline - line beneath the text |
| §m | Strikethrough - horizontal line through text |
| §k | Obfuscated - characters cycle through random glyphs |
| §r | Reset - cancels all active color and formatting |
Formatting codes stack. Combining a green code and a bold code produces bold green text.
Where Can You Use Colored Text in Minecraft?
Section sign codes work in several places in vanilla Minecraft and in server configurations: in command blocks for /title and /tellraw commands, in signs via commands, in books and quills on Bedrock Edition, and in server MOTD configuration files.
Note that section sign codes do not work in normal in-game chat in vanilla Minecraft. They are primarily available to server operators, map makers, and command block creators. See all Minecraft tools on the gaming page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I type the section sign symbol on my keyboard?
The section sign is not on standard keyboard layouts. On Windows, hold Alt and type 21 on the numeric keypad. On Mac, press Option + 6. This generator inserts all codes for you automatically.
Do color codes work in Minecraft chat on a regular server?
In vanilla Minecraft, section sign codes in regular player chat are stripped by the server. They are available to players with operator permission or on servers running plugins that enable formatted chat.
What is the obfuscated effect?
The obfuscated code makes characters in your text flicker and cycle through random glyphs. The character spacing stays consistent, so the effect looks like scrambled but evenly-sized text. It is commonly used for mysterious signs and secret messages.
Are color codes different between Java and Bedrock?
Most codes are the same. Bedrock Edition includes one additional color code for Minecoin Gold that does not exist in Java Edition.
Can I use multiple colors in one line?
Yes. Apply a color code at each point where you want to change colors and add a reset code when you want to cancel all formatting before applying a new style.
Does bold or italic work with all colors?
Yes. Formatting codes and color codes are independent and can be combined freely with any combination.