In Minecraft, you can give a mob a name with a name tag, but first you need to use an anvil to add the name to the name tag. Lets explore how to do this in the game.
Steps to Use a Name Tag
After obtaining the necessary supplies, add the anvil to your hotbar to make it a usable item.
Next, mark the block where you want to place the anvil with your pointer (the plus sign). The block ought to start to glow in your game window.
Depending on the version of Minecraft, the anvil placement game control varies:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the block.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the block.
- Press the LT button on the Xbox controller for both Xbox One and Xbox 360.
- Press the L2 button on the PS controller for the PS3 and PS4.
- For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the block.
- For Education Edition, right click on the block.
2. Use the Anvil
You must stand in front of the anvil in order to use it.
The Minecraft version you’re using determines how to use the anvil in the game:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the anvil.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the anvil.
- Press the LT button on the Xbox controller for both Xbox One and Xbox 360.
- Press the L2 button on the PS controller for the PS3 and PS4.
- For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the anvil.
- For Education Edition, right click on the anvil.
Your anvil is now open, allowing you to view the Repair
I’ve made a name tag for him, but whenever I right-click on him, he either gets up or sits down. Am I doing something wrong? Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.