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How Do You Use Name Tags in Minecraft?

How Do You Use Name Tags in Minecraft?
Diego Kafie

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Ever wondered how to give your pets or any entity in Minecraft a name? That’s where name tags come in handy. This article will dive deep into how you can use name tags to personalize your Minecraft experience.

So, how do you use name tags in Minecraft? Let’s find out together and make your gameplay even more fun!

Quick Guide to Using Name Tags

First things first, you’ll need to find a name tag. You can’t make them, but you can find them in dungeons, mine shafts, or fishing. Once you have one, here’s what to do:

Name tags need an anvil. Place the name tag in the anvil, then type the name you want to give to your pet or entity. It costs experience points to do this, so make sure you have enough. After naming, right-click on the entity with the name tag. Boom! You’ve named it.

Getting Creative with Name Tags

Now that you know how to use them, name tags open up a world of creativity. Name your pets, your farm animals, or any entity that roams your Minecraft world. It adds personality and fun to your gameplay. Not just that, you can use name tags to keep important entities easy to identify among many.

Remember, Minecraft is all about creativity and personalization. Use name tags to express that creativity further.

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