/say
Sends a message to everyone in chat. Its basic form is /say <message>; it has 1 syntax form and 1 argument. Permission: Cheats / op 2.
/say syntax
Game dataEvery form the game accepts. Words in <angle brackets> are arguments you fill in; everything else is typed as is.
/say <message>/say examples
Ready-to-paste examples (cheats on). @s is you, @p the nearest player, @a everyone, @e every entity.
/say Server restarts in 5 minutes- Broadcasts a message to everyone, prefixed with your name.
/say arguments
What each argument expects, with the limits the game enforces.
| Argument | Expects | Limits |
|---|---|---|
<message> | Chat message (selectors expand to names) | — |
Other commands
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Sends a message to everyone in chat. It has 1 syntax form and can be run by: Cheats / op 2.
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/say FAQ (Java 26.3)
What does /say do in Minecraft?
Sends a message to everyone in chat.
What is the syntax of /say?
The basic form is /say <message>. All forms are listed above.
What is an example of /say?
/say Server restarts in 5 minutes — Broadcasts a message to everyone, prefixed with your name.
Do you need cheats for /say?
Yes: Cheats / op 2. In singleplayer turn on Allow Cheats (or open to LAN with cheats).