Most commands require the executor have a high enough permission level.

Click a Json text that has 'run_command' action.‌.

In a multiplayer server, entered in the console.

In functions, as part of a data pack or behavior pack.

Executed by a command block or Minecart with command block.

Entered by a player in the chat window.

A server owner running commands in this way is often referred to as 'ghosting'.Ĭommands in command blocks can be preceded by a slash, but it is not required.Ĭommands can be executed in the following ways

Pressing Tab ↹ while entering commands cycles through possible commands or arguments, and can be used to auto-enter them.Ĭommands may also be entered in a multiplayer server's console, but are not preceded by a / when entered this way. If the argument is already containing some characters, the list displays only those values containing the typed command/text. When the cursor is at a location corresponding to some types of argument (such as an ID), a list of applicable values appears above the text box.

The ↑ and ↓ keys can be used to view previously entered text, including all previously executed commands. Using the / key also enters the forward-slash that commands require as a prefix, so it is a useful shortcut. In the client, commands are entered via the chat window, which is displayed by pressing the T / ‌ / ‌ or / key.

Minecraft console client 1.8.9