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Minecraft Written Book item

Written Book

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A readable book item that can be written and shared among players, stackable up to 16 per inventory slot.

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About

The Written Book is a craftable item that holds custom text and can be read by any player who obtains it. Unlike the Book and Quill, a Written Book is finished and cannot be edited further, it is meant for distributing completed works, guides, and lore across your server.

Use the give command to hand them out to players or use them in command blocks to populate libraries or reward structures. Written Books stack up to 16, making them practical for bulk distribution. The text inside persists when the book changes hands, so they work well for server rules, building guides, or narrative content you want all players to access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Written Book do in Minecraft?
A readable book item that can be written and shared among players, stackable up to 16 per inventory slot.
What is the Written Book used for?
The Written Book is a craftable item that holds custom text and can be read by any player who obtains it. Unlike the Book and Quill, a Written Book is finished and cannot be edited further, it is meant for distributing completed works, guides, and lore across your server.
What items are related to the Written Book?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Written Book, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
Can I get the Written Book without spawning it?
Yes. The Written Book can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
When was the Written Book data last updated?
The Written Book entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
Which game is the Written Book from?
The Written Book is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the item id of the Written Book?
The item id of the Written Book is minecraft:written_book.
What is the numerical id of the Written Book?
The numerical id of the Written Book is 387.
What is the give command of the Written Book?
The give command of the Written Book is /give @p minecraft:written_book 1.
What is the stackable of the Written Book?
The stackable of the Written Book is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Written Book?
The max stack size of the Written Book is 16.

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