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Minecraft Chat not Working / Disabled: Why & How to Fix
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Minecrafthas become a huge draw for many creativeWindows users, allowing players to build complex worlds and let their imagination run wild, with a multiplayer mode so that players can get together and create their own online societies. The problem is that from time to time, they often find themselves unable to talk to each other because of the ‘Can’t chat in Minecraft‘ error.
Why can’t I chat on Minecraft?
The main reason why the ‘Can’t chat in Minecraft” error occurs is quite simple: the game comes with a set of default settings in themultiplayer sectionand usually, the chat setting is set to command only. This allows you to input commands but does not let you chat with other users or interact with them.
How do I enable chat in Minecraft?
To fix the ‘Can’t chat in Minecraft” error, go toOptions>Chat settingsand change the settings fromCommand OnlytoShown. This will let you talk and share your thoughts with all the other creative Minecraft players.
If chat is still unavailable, disconnect from the game and then enable the connection again.
This is the most common fix you can find for this situation. We hope this article will help you fix the Minecraft chat issue. If you have come across other methods to solve this problem, please list the troubleshooting steps in the comment section bellow.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
