To see coordinates in Minecraft on Windows 10, it depends on your edition. In Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (the version from the Microsoft Store, formerly called Windows 10 Edition), press Esc, click Settings > Game, and turn on Show Coordinates. Your position appears in the top-left corner. In Minecraft: Java Edition, press F3 (or Fn + F3 on many laptops) to open the debug screen, and look for the XYZ line.
Below you’ll find both methods in detail, how to turn coordinates on with a command, what the numbers mean, and what to do if the option is grayed out.
How to see coordinates in Bedrock Edition
- Open your world and press Esc to pause.
- Click Settings.
- Click Game on the left.
- Under World Options, turn on Show Coordinates.
- Go back to the game. Your position shows in the top-left corner.
You can also turn it on when you create a new world, under World Options on the creation screen.
Turn on coordinates with a command
If cheats are enabled, open chat with T or / and type /gamerule showcoordinates true. Use false to hide them again.
How to see coordinates in Java Edition
- While playing, press F3. On many laptops, press Fn + F3.
- Find the XYZ line on the left side of the debug screen. That’s your exact position.
- Press F3 again to close the debug screen.
The Block line shows the block you’re standing on, and Facing tells you which direction you’re looking. If a server has Reduced Debug Info turned on, the coordinates are hidden.
What the coordinates mean
| Number | What it measures |
|---|---|
| X | East (positive) or west (negative) |
| Y | Height. Sea level is around Y 63, and the world goes from about Y -64 to Y 320 in current versions. |
| Z | South (positive) or north (negative) |
Write down the coordinates of your base, villages, and portals so you can find them again. To go somewhere, walk until your X and Z match the target.
Why is Show Coordinates grayed out?
- You’re on someone else’s world or server and only the host or an operator can change world settings. Ask them to turn it on.
- You’re playing a map or Realm with locked settings. The owner controls it.
- Achievements: Turning on Show Coordinates doesn’t disable achievements. Enabling cheats to use the gamerule command does.
Other ways to find your location
- Maps: Craft a map. In Bedrock, a locator map shows your position as a marker.
- Compass: Points to your world spawn, or to a lodestone you link it to.
- /tp command: With cheats on, /tp @s 100 70 -200 teleports you to exact coordinates.
Frequently asked questions
Which Minecraft do I have on Windows 10?
If you installed it from the Microsoft Store or Xbox app and it’s called “Minecraft for Windows,” you have Bedrock Edition. Java Edition opens through the Minecraft Launcher and shows “Java Edition” on the title screen. Many players own both.
Can I show coordinates on console or mobile?
Yes. Bedrock uses the same Show Coordinates setting on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and phones.
How do I find the coordinates of the block I’m looking at?
In Java Edition, the Targeted Block section on the right side of the F3 screen shows it. Bedrock doesn’t show this by default.
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