Pixel art illustration of a book and quill with a white feather resting on the cover
Minecraft Java Item ID

Book and Quill ID

Book and Quill allows players to write multi-page text. It is crafted from a book, an ink sac, and a feather, and can be signed into a written book.

Partial data
Namespaced item ID minecraft:writable_book

Book and Quill Item Facts

Maximum stackNot yet verified
Historical numerical ID386

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Book and Quill

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:writable_book 1

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Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 386 1

About Book and Quill in Minecraft

Book and Quill allows players to write multi-page text. It is crafted from a book, an ink sac, and a feather, and can be signed into a written book.

Book and Quill Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:writable_book 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:writable_book 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:writable_book 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:writable_book

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