/fill
Fills an area with a block. Its basic form is /fill <from> <to> <block>; it has 12 syntax forms and 4 arguments. Permission: Cheats / op 2.
/fill syntax
Game dataEvery form the game accepts. Words in <angle brackets> are arguments you fill in; everything else is typed as is.
/fill <from> <to> <block>/fill <from> <to> <block> destroy/fill <from> <to> <block> hollow/fill <from> <to> <block> keep/fill <from> <to> <block> outline/fill <from> <to> <block> replace/fill <from> <to> <block> replace <filter>/fill <from> <to> <block> replace <filter> destroy/fill <from> <to> <block> replace <filter> hollow/fill <from> <to> <block> replace <filter> outline/fill <from> <to> <block> replace <filter> strict/fill <from> <to> <block> strict/fill examples
Ready-to-paste examples (cheats on). @s is you, @p the nearest player, @a everyone, @e every entity.
/fill ~-5 ~-1 ~-5 ~5 ~-1 ~5 minecraft:stone- Builds an 11×11 stone floor under you.
/fill ~-3 ~ ~-3 ~3 ~3 ~3 minecraft:air replace minecraft:water- Drains water in a 7×4×7 area around you.
/fill arguments
What each argument expects, with the limits the game enforces.
| Argument | Expects | Limits |
|---|---|---|
<from> | Block coordinates (x y z, ~ relative, ^ local) | — |
<to> | Block coordinates (x y z, ~ relative, ^ local) | — |
<block> | Block ID with optional [states] | — |
<filter> | Block ID or #tag, with optional [states] | — |
Related commands
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Fills an area with a block. It has 12 syntax forms and can be run by: Cheats / op 2.
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/fill FAQ (Java 26.3)
What does /fill do in Minecraft?
Fills an area with a block.
What is the syntax of /fill?
The basic form is /fill <from> <to> <block>. All forms are listed above.
What is an example of /fill?
/fill ~-5 ~-1 ~-5 ~5 ~-1 ~5 minecraft:stone — Builds an 11×11 stone floor under you.
Do you need cheats for /fill?
Yes: Cheats / op 2. In singleplayer turn on Allow Cheats (or open to LAN with cheats).