Minecraft Color Codes
Format Minecraft chat and MOTD text with color and style codes, with a live preview.
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Formatting
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With § (server.properties, signs)
With & (plugins like Essentials)
MOTD (escaped)
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How to use the Minecraft Color Codes
Format Minecraft chat and MOTD text with color and style codes, with a live preview.
- 1 Click color and formatting buttons to insert codes, or type & codes yourself.
- 2 Watch the preview, including animated obfuscated text.
- 3 Copy the § version for server.properties, the & version for plugins, or the escaped MOTD.
Example and practical tips
&6&lWelcome to &b&lHiveCraft shows a bold gold “Welcome to” and a bold aqua “HiveCraft”, perfect for a server MOTD.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between & and §?
Minecraft uses the § symbol. Many plugins and chat let you type & instead and convert it for you.
Why does formatting reset?
A color code resets bold, italic and other styles, so put style codes after the color code.
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