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/say

Broadcast a message as the executor.

What is /say used for?

What /say is for

Broadcasts a plain message to everyone in chat, prefixed with the sender's name in brackets.

When to use /say

Quick server-wide announcements, or output from command blocks. For colors, formatting, or clickable text, use /tellraw instead.

Syntax

Parameters

message
string
The text to broadcast.

Command builder

Configure the options below to generate a ready-to-paste /say command.

Broadcast to everyone, prefixed with the sender.

Examples

  • Announces to everyone.

Permission level

/say requires Cheats (op level 2). In single-player you need the world's "Allow Cheats" toggle on. On a multiplayer server you need to be opped — see /op.