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# /msg

Sends a private message to one or more players. (aliases: /w, /tell)

## Syntax

`msg <targets> <message>`

## Arguments

`<targets>` [Selector](/better-commands/target-selectors.md)

Specifies the player(s) to send the message to.

`<message>` [Long string](/better-commands/data-types.md#long-string)

Specifies the message to tell.

Can include target selectors if executed by a command block or a player with the `server` privilege.

## Examples

* To privately tell ThePython10110 to start the game: `tell ThePython10110 Start the game!`
* To say "Hi" to all online players: `msg @a Hi`
* To whisper to TestMiner instructions to trap MineTester: `w TestMiner Trap MineTester now!`

## History

| Version | Action                          |
| ------- | ------------------------------- |
| v1.0    | Added `/msg`, `/tell`, and `/w` |