Registry record · minecraft:written_book

Written Book

Items Tools & utility

A written book is an officially signed, published text document that cannot be edited and can be copied.

See the exact in-game appearance on Minecraft Wiki

Versioned source data

Edition availability

Java Edition

Source version 26.1

Registry ID: 1222
Source display name: Written Book
Maximum stack: 16

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60

Registry ID: 522
Source display name: Written Book
Maximum stack: 16
Component-based: No
Source version tag: Unclassified by source

Recipe information · Java 26.1

No Java recipe recorded

Not recorded

No recipe for this item is recorded in the selected Java source snapshot. This does not establish that no recipe exists in other versions or editions. Bedrock recipe data is not included, so its recipe availability cannot be determined here.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

Created by signing and naming a book and quill in the writing interface. Source
Can be cloned by combining with a blank book and quill in a crafting grid. Source

Practical uses

Placed on lecterns for server rules, quest guides, lore libraries, and trading contracts. Source
When read on a lectern with a comparator, outputs redstone signals corresponding to the page viewed. Source

Mechanics

Original copies indicate "Original"; cloned copies are marked "Copy of Original" or "Copy of Copy". Source

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

0 outputs

No Java crafting outputs using Written Book are recorded in the selected source snapshot. This does not establish that the item has no other uses. Bedrock recipe data is not included.