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How to make an Oak Sign in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft an oak sign with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, oak signs (formerly called signs) are an important basic item in your inventory. Signs are a great way to leave directions so that you don't get lost in your world. Or, you can also use signs to leave fun messages for other players. The crafting process will create 3 signs at a time.

oak sign

Let's explore how to make an oak sign.

Supported Platforms

An oak sign is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (0.6.0)
Xbox 360	Yes
Xbox One	Yes
PS3	Yes
PS4	Yes
Wii U	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes
Education Edition	Yes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find an Oak Sign in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find an oak sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.8 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find an oak sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Decorations
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find an oak sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU35 - TU69	Decorations
Xbox One	CU23 - CU43	Decorations
Xbox One	1.2.5 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find an oak sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.26 - 1.76	Decorations
PS4	1.26 - 1.91	Decorations
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find an oak sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 3 - Patch 38	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find an oak sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Decorations
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find an oak sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	0.14.2 - 1.0.18	Decorations
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 1.17.30	Items

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Sign

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft an oak sign:

How to craft an Oak Sign in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make an Oak Sign

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make an oak sign, place 6 oak planks and 1 stick in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making an sign, it is important that the oak planks and stick are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 3 wood planks. In the second row, there should be 3 wood planks. In the third row, there should be 1 stick in the middle box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for an oak sign.

Crafting recipe for oak sign

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the 3 oak signs will appear in the box to the right.

oak sign

3. Move the Oak Sign to Inventory

Once you have crafted oak signs, you need to move the new items to your inventory.

Completed oak sign

Congratulations, you have made an oak sign in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, an oak sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sign (minecraft:sign)	0	16	Java	1.8 - 1.12
	Oak Sign (minecraft:sign)		16	Java	1.13
	Oak Sign (minecraft:oak_sign)		16	Java	1.14 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, an oak sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sign (minecraft:sign)	0	16	PE	1.0 - 1.14.0
	Oak Sign (minecraft:oak_sign)	0	16	PE	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, an oak sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sign (minecraft:sign)	0	16	Xbox One	1.6.0 - 1.14.0
	Oak Sign (minecraft:oak_sign)	0	16	Xbox One	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, an oak sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sign (minecraft:sign)	0	16	PS4	1.14.0
	Oak Sign (minecraft:oak_sign)	0	16	PS4	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, an oak sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sign (minecraft:sign)	0	16	Switch	1.6.0 - 1.14.0
	Oak Sign (minecraft:oak_sign)	0	16	Switch	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, an oak sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sign (minecraft:sign)	0	16	Windows	1.0 - 1.14.0
	Oak Sign (minecraft:oak_sign)	0	16	Windows	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, an oak sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sign (minecraft:sign)	0	16	Education	1.0 - 1.14.31
	Oak Sign (minecraft:oak_sign)	0	16	Education	1.17.30 - 1.18.32

Definitions

Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Oak Sign

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p oak_sign 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p sign 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p sign 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p oak_sign 1 0

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p sign 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p oak_sign 1 0

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p sign 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p oak_sign 1 0

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p sign 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p oak_sign 1 0

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p sign 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p oak_sign 1 0

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p sign 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p oak_sign 1 0

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60 and 1.14.31, the /give command for Oak Sign is:

/give @p sign 1 0

Things to Do with Oak Signs

Here are some activities that you can do with oak signs in Minecraft:

How to Use a Sign

How to Dye a Sign

How to make a Colored Sign (Bedrock Edition)

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