
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Text Formatting Everywhere
Brings back an ability to use Minecraft's old formatting system.
Quick answer
Which Text Formatting Everywhere release should I use?
Text Formatting Everywhere 2.0.4 targets 1.20.5, 1.20.6-rc1, 1.20.6 with NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Text Formatting Everywhere required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Text Formatting Everywhere 2.0.4 need?
2.0.4. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Text Formatting Everywhere without breaking your instance.
Built for Text Formatting Everywhere 2.0.4. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.0.4. It targets 1.20.5, 1.20.6-rc1, 1.20.6 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0.4. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Text Formatting Everywhere add?
Text Formatting Everywhere
Utility mod that returns an ability to use Minecraft's old formatting system.
In order to format text, you simply put section sign (§), followed by formatting code, followed by your desired text. For instance: §1Hello, will color Hello into blue
Places status:
Chat

- Required on
- Client: Yes
- Server: Yes
Anvil

- Required on
- Client: Yes
- Server: Yes
Sign

- Required on
- Client: No
- Server: Yes. However, there is a way to circumvent the requirement by doubling the code, like this:
§§11Hello.Note: formatting will disappear after opening and closing.
Book and Quill Body

- Required on
- Client: Yes
- Server: No
Book and Quill Title


- Required on
- Client: Yes
- Server: No
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Text Formatting Everywhere by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
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4 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 111 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Text Formatting Everywhere versions and loaders
2.0.4
textformattingeverywhere-neoforge-2.0.4.jar
7 Oct 2025
2.0.4
Text Formatting Everywhere-forge-1.21.4-2.0.4.jar
7 Oct 2025
2.0.4
textformattingeverywhere-fabric-2.0.4.jar
7 Oct 2025
2.0.3
textformattingeverywhere-neoforge-2.0.3.jar
21 Aug 2025
2.0.3
Text Formatting Everywhere-forge-1.21.4-2.0.3.jar
21 Aug 2025
2.0.3
textformattingeverywhere-fabric-2.0.3.jar
21 Aug 2025
2.0.2
TextFormattingEverywhere-2.0.2.jar
21 Jun 2025
2.0.1
Text Formatting Everywhere-forge-1.21.4-2.0.1.jar
26 Feb 2025
2.0.1
textformattingeverywhere-neoforge-2.0.1.jar
26 Feb 2025
2.0.1
textformattingeverywhere-fabric-2.0.1.jar
26 Feb 2025
2.0.0
Text Formatting Everywhere-forge-1.21.4-2.0.0.jar
23 Jan 2025
2.0.0
textformattingeverywhere-neoforge-2.0.0.jar
23 Jan 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.