How to turn on coordinates in Minecraft Java without F3
Minecraft is a popular video game that allows players to build, explore, and survive in a blocky 3D world. One of the essential features of the game is the display of coordinates, which shows the player’s x, y, and z coordinates in real-time. By default, the coordinates are displayed in the game using the F3 key. However, some players may not have their keyboard layout set up or may prefer to use a different method. In this article, we will explore alternative ways to turn on coordinates in Minecraft Java without using the F3 key.
Manual Method
One way to turn on coordinates in Minecraft Java without F3 is to use the game’s settings menu. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Press the Esc key to open the game menu
- Click on the "Video Settings" option
- Scroll down to the "Gameplay" section
- Under "Gameplay" toggle the "Show Coordinates" slider to the "On" position
Config File Method
Another method to turn on coordinates in Minecraft Java is to edit the game’s configuration file. You can do this by following these steps:
- Open the Minecraft launcher and click on the "Edit launcher settings" button
- Click on the "Show advanced settings" button
- Scroll down to the "Game files" section
- Click on the "Edit" button next to the "playername.txt" file
- Edit the file and add the following lines at the end:
showcoordinates=true
Once you’ve made the changes to the configuration file, restart the game and the coordinates will be displayed.
Custom Launcher Method
If you’re using a third-party launcher, such as CurseForge or Twitch, you can also turn on coordinates by using the launcher’s settings. Here’s how:
- Open the launcher and click on the "Settings" button
- Scroll down to the "Game Options" section
- Under "Game Options" toggle the "Show Coordinates" toggle to the "On" position
Default Keybinds
To turn on coordinates using default keybinds, you can use the keybind /tp followed by the coordinates you want to set (e.g. /tp 123 456 789). The coordinates will be displayed in the chat and will update in real-time.