The /say command broadcasts a public message to all players in your Minecraft world. It’s useful for announcements, rules, and keeping everyone on the same page during multiplayer sessions.
Requirements
You need to have cheats enabled in your world to use the /say command. If you’re on a server, you need operator (OP) permissions to run it.
The /say Command Syntax
Java Edition
/say <message>
Bedrock Edition
/say <message>
The command works the same way across Java and Bedrock. Just type /say followed by whatever message you want to broadcast. All players in the world will see it in their chat.
Examples
Basic Messages
/say Welcome to the server!
/say Llamas rule!
/say Everyone head back to spawn at 9 PM
Messages with Special Characters
/say Player joined: [Admin] John
/say => Server maintenance in 10 minutes <=
How to Run the Command
Step 1: Open Chat
Press the key to open chat in your version:
- Java Edition: Press T
- Bedrock (Windows 10/11): Press T
- Pocket Edition: Tap the chat icon at the top
- Console (Xbox/PS4/Switch): Press the right D-Pad button
Step 2: Type the Command
Type /say followed by your message. You’ll see it in the chat box as you type.
Step 3: Press Enter
Hit Enter to send the message. It will appear in chat for all players with your username as the sender.
Tips and Tricks
Use with command blocks: You can put /say in a command block to broadcast automated announcements during specific events.
Combine with other commands: You can chain /say with other commands in command blocks or scripts to create custom server messages.
Keep it short: Long messages will wrap in the chat window, so keep announcements concise.
Formatting: You can’t use color codes with /say by default, but some servers use plugins or add-ons that support it.
Related Commands
- /msg or /tell: Send a private message to one player instead of broadcasting to everyone
- /w: Another way to send private messages (shorter version of /tell)
- /broadcast: Similar to /say but only works on servers with certain plugins