How to Write a Book

Quick answer

• Craft a Book and Quill from a book, an Ink sac and a Feather.
• Write up to 100 pages on Java (50 on Bedrock).
• Sign it to make a Written book, then craft copies.

Books are great for server rules, base guides, diaries or stories for your friends.

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Making one

Combine a book, an ink sac and a feather. Hold it and use it to open the writing screen.

Writing

On Bedrock you can add colours and styles with formatting codes.

Signing and copying

1. Click Sign, give it a title and confirm. It becomes a written book and can't be edited again.
2. To copy it, craft the written book with a blank book and quill.
3. You can copy the original and copies of the original, but not copies of copies.

Displaying it

Put a book on a Lectern so anyone can read it. When the reader reaches the last page, the lectern gives out a full redstone signal, which you can use for a secret door.

Cheat sheet

• Book + ink sac + feather
• 100 pages on Java, 50 on Bedrock
• Sign to finish, can't edit after
• Copies of copies can't be copied