Give a Written Book with Custom Text

Create a pre-written signed book via command. Run: /give @p written_book[written_book_content={title:"Server Rules",author:"Admin",pages:["Welcome!","Rule 1: no griefing."]}] 1. Gives a signed written book with the title, author, and pages set in the written_book_content component. Each string in pages is one page. Used for server rule books, quest instructions, and map lore. The book behaves exactly like a player-signed book, including copying in a crafting grid. Works on Java Edition 26.2. Last verified June 2026.

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

/give @p written_book[written_book_content={title:"Server Rules",author:"Admin",pages:["Welcome!","Rule 1: no griefing."]}] 1

Java: yes
Bedrock: no
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Edit the title, author, and pages in the command, keeping the quotes escaped as shown.
Paste it in chat and press Enter.
Right-click with the book to read your text.

Frequently asked questions

Does Give a Written Book with Custom Text work on Bedrock Edition?

Bedrock /give can't set book contents — write and sign a book & quill by hand instead.

Do you need OP or cheats enabled to use Give a Written Book with Custom Text?

Yes — you need operator permissions (OP) on a server, or cheats enabled in your world settings (Java: open to LAN with cheats on; Bedrock: enable cheats in world settings).

Can Give a Written Book with Custom Text be used in a command block?

Yes — paste the command into a command block and activate it with a button or redstone signal. Remove the leading slash when using a command block.

Who receives the item when you run Give a Written Book with Custom Text?

The @p selector targets the nearest player (usually yourself in singleplayer). Replace @p with a specific player name to give the item to someone else.

How do I change the quantity given by Give a Written Book with Custom Text?

Change the count number at the end of the command. The default is 1; the maximum stack size depends on the item.