How to write in book in minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a written book with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a written book is a basic item in your inventory. It is created by writing and signing a Book and Quill. You can add multiple pages to the book and you can apply formatting to the text in the book. Once the book has been signed, it will no longer be editable and you will become the book's author. The title that you enter for the book will appear as the name for the written book instead of the words "Written Book".

How to write in book in minecraft

Let's explore how to make a written book.

Supported Platforms

A written book is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
How to write in book in minecraft
 Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Yes (1.3.1)
How to write in book in minecraft
 Pocket Edition (PE)
Yes (1.2)
How to write in book in minecraft
 Xbox 360
Yes (TU25)
How to write in book in minecraft
 Xbox One
Yes (CU14)
How to write in book in minecraft
 PS3
Yes (1.17)
How to write in book in minecraft
 PS4
Yes (1.17)
How to write in book in minecraft
 Wii U
Yes
How to write in book in minecraft
 Nintendo Switch
Yes
How to write in book in minecraft
 Windows 10 Edition
Yes (1.2)
How to write in book in minecraft
 Education Edition
Yes (1.0.21), but removed in (1.17.30)

* 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.

Item ID and Name

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a written book has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to write in book in minecraft
Written Book
(minecraft:written_book)
387 0 16
How to write in book in minecraft
 Pocket Edition (PE)
1.2 - 1.19.22

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a written book has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to write in book in minecraft
Written Book
(minecraft:written_book)
387 0 16
How to write in book in minecraft
 Xbox One
1.6.0 - 1.19.22

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a written book has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to write in book in minecraft
Written Book
(minecraft:written_book)
387 0 16
How to write in book in minecraft
 PS4
1.14.0 - 1.19.22

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a written book has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to write in book in minecraft
Written Book
(minecraft:written_book)
387 0 16
How to write in book in minecraft
 Nintendo Switch
1.6.0 - 1.19.22

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a written book has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to write in book in minecraft
Written Book
(minecraft:written_book)
387 0 16
How to write in book in minecraft
 Windows 10 Edition
1.2 - 1.19.22

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a written book has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to write in book in minecraft
Written Book
(minecraft:written_book)
387 0 16
How to write in book in minecraft
 Education Edition
1.0.21 - 1.14.31

Other Books

You can make other types of books in Minecraft such as:

How do you use the book and quill in Minecraft?

By right-clicking anywhere with a Book and Quill in hand will open up the book. They are commonly used for Multiplayer, since they take up less space and a player can write up to 50 pages, with 256 charactors per page.

How do you make a writable book in Minecraft?

Crafting. Book and Quills are crafted with 1 Feather, 1 Ink Sac, and 1 Book in any order, as this recipe is shapeless. By right clicking, the player can write in the book.