In Java Edition, users can also change the game mode to Spectator. That feature is eventually coming to Bedrock, too, but for now, most crafters will lean towards either Creative or Survival mode.

Here's a guide for how to switch your Minecraft world from Survival to Creative Mode for Consoles, PC, and Pocket Edition.

However, operator utilities is a special toggleable tab in Minecraft Java Edition creative mode that allows you to get any special technical block or item directly from the inventory GUI.

We're officially out of the snapshot era for the Nether Update, with the first pre-release builds now out for Minecraft: Java Edition. From here on out, expect only bug fixes and polish.