In Minecraft, formatting codes allow players to change the text color in the chatbox, signs, books, item names, and almost anywhere in-game.

For example: §4 §l This is my message. Now these all these Minecraft color codes and go nuts! I personally like the obfuscation code, which scrambles the text.

Other text effects in the game An example of text obfuscation (Image via Minecraft) Changing the color of the text on a sign is not the only thing that players can do to customize their signs.