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".

Let's explore how to make a written book.

Supported Platforms

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

PlatformSupported (Version*)

Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.3.1)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.2)
Xbox 360	Yes (TU25)
Xbox One	Yes (CU14)
PS3	Yes (1.17)
PS4	Yes (1.17)
Wii U	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.2)
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
IDData ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)

	Written Book (minecraft:written_book)	387	0	16	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
IDData ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)

	Written Book (minecraft:written_book)	387	0	16	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
IDData ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)

	Written Book (minecraft:written_book)	387	0	16	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
IDData ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)

	Written Book (minecraft:written_book)	387	0	16	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
IDData ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)

	Written Book (minecraft:written_book)	387	0	16	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
IDData ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)

	Written Book (minecraft:written_book)	387	0	16	Education Edition	1.0.21 - 1.14.31

Other Books

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

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