You can use commands in Minecraft to do many things, such as whispering. And the best part is that it doesn’t take much to master these commands.
So, how to whisper in Minecraft? The short answer is by using the /tell and /msg command.
Continue reading to learn how to whisper in Minecraft like a pro.
How to whisper in Minecraft
This guide shows gives you step-by-step instructions on how you can use the /tell and /msg commands.
However, first let’s familiarize ourselves with some shortcuts:
- @a = all Minecraft players
- @r = random Minecraft player
- @p = nearest Minecraft player
- @s = the entity that is executing the command
- @e = all entities
The /msg command
You can use the /msg command to send a private message to a player or a group players.
This command supports the following platforms:
- Xbox One
- Java Edition (PC/Mac)
- Pocket Edition
- PS4
- Nintendo Switch
- Education Edition
- Windows 10 Edition
Requirements
You can run commands in Minecraft only when the cheat option is turned on.
/Msg command
In Java edition (PC/Mac):
The syntax for sending private message in java edition (PC/Mac) is as follows:
/msg <targets> <message>
Targets: Simply put, this is a target selector. That is, the name of a player or a group of players to whom you want send a private message
Message: This refers to the private message which you wish to deliver. Only your targets will be able to see your private message.
For example:
Suppose you would like to send a private message “Danger Ahead” to another player called sammytheboss in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mag). In that case, you will have to use the /msg command in the following way:
/msg sammytheboss danger ahead
On the other hand, let us say you wish to send a private message “Dive” not to any particular play but any random player. In that case, you will have to use this command:
/msg @r Run
How to enter the command
Open your chat window
The simplest way to run commands in Minecraft is by opening the chat window and running the command in it. Different versions of Microsoft require different game controls for opening the chat window.
- If you use PS4, press D-Pad (right) PS4 on your controller.
- Java Edition (PC/Mac) users need to press T key
- For Nintendo Switch, simply press right arrow button on your Nintendo switch on the controller
- If you use Pocket Edition (PE), all you have got to do is tap the chat button help command (located on the top of your screen)
- For Xbox One, just press D-Pad (right) Xbox one on your controller
- If you use Windows 10 Edition, you need to press T key.
- Those with Education Edition must press T key as well to open chat window
Type the command
Simply type the /msg command if you want to issue a private message to a player or a group.
/msg sammytheboss danger ahead
And then press Enter.
Once you have entered the cheat, the private message “danger ahead” will get delivered. It will appear in the chat window of the recipient — that is a player named sammytheboss. Important: You can use the same syntax if you use any other device, like Xbox one, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Pocket Edition (PE), Education Edition, and Windows 10.
/tell command
With /tell command you can whisper to any player you wish. Since this command uses an entity parameter, it allows Minecraft players to write and deliver a message that only another player can see. The recipient will see your message like this:
(sender’s name) whispers to you: (the message)
/tell command
In Java Edition (PC/Mac):
You need to use the following syntax for sending a whisper message to a player in java edition (PC/Mac)
/tell <targets> <message>
Targets: This refers to the name of the Minecraft player to whom you wish to send a message. Simply put, it is the target selector.
Message: This refers to the private message you want to issue. Only the targeted Minecraft player will receive your whisper message in their chat window.
For example:
Assume you want to send a message “Danger Ahead” to another player called sammytheboss in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mag). You can do so by typing the following command:
/tell sammytheboss danger ahead
In case you would like to send whisper message “Run” to a random Minecraft player, use this command:
/tell @r Run
How to enter the command
Open the chat window
The simplest way to run commands in Minecraft is by opening the chat window and running the command in it. Different versions of Microsoft require different game controls for opening the chat window.
- If you use PS4, press D-Pad (right) PS4 on your controller.
- Java Edition (PC/Mac) users need to press T key
- For Nintendo Switch, simply press right arrow button on your Nintendo switch on the controller
- If you use Pocket Edition (PE), all you have got to do is tap the chat button help command (located on the top of your screen)
- For Xbox One, just press D-Pad (right) Xbox one on your controller
- If you use Windows 10 Edition, you need to press T key.
- Those with Education Edition must press T key as well to open chat window
Type the command
Simply type the /tell command if you want to issue a private message to a player or a group.
/msg sammytheboss danger ahead
And then press Enter.
Once you have entered the cheat, the private message “danger ahead” will get delivered. It will appear in the chat window of the recipient — that is a player named sammytheboss.
Important: You can use the same syntax if you use any other device, like Xbox one, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Pocket Edition (PE), Education Edition, and Windows 10.
Conclusion
It’s not difficult to whisper in Minecraft. You can use the /msg and /tell command for that purpose. Follow the tips discussed in this post to use to whisper like a pro in Minecraft.