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Just like in real life, learning how to make paper in Minecraft is special since it allows you to be able to create books, lecterns, and other documentation blocks.
There are also other uses for paper such as writing a map or if you are bored and have no wood you can use it as fuel for a furnace.
Read on to learn what is paper, how to use it, and where you can find it naturally without having to craft it. We'll also throw in some fun facts to have a full party.
What is Paper in Minecraft
In Minecraft, paper is an item that you can not hold in your hand like most other objects. Instead, it is found naturally in the game world as part of generated structures or by looting mobs.
Learning how to make paper in Minecraft is a fun way of being able to write down anything in the game. Not to mention to allow you to create your own lore and stories for your server to enjoy.
When you find paper, it will be in the form of a small white square with an image of a piece of paper on it. Right-clicking on this item will open up a GUI (graphical user interface) that allows you to create different types of books.
Aside from books, you can also use paper to make some useful maps to help you navigate your way through the entire generated Minecraft world.
How to Make Paper in Minecraft
Making paper is easy and can be done quickly. The required items are not that rare and you are also able to find them easily.
To start making paper you will need 3 sugar canes. They can easily be found near water sources such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.
If you want to make your own paper in Minecraft, you will need to find a crafting table. These can be found in generated structures such as igloos, village buildings, or strongholds.
Alternatively, you can easily craft your own crafting table. It is one of the most essential things to create in Minecraft.
If you're having trouble finding one of these structures, you can always create your own by placing four blocks of wood in the shape of a square on the ground.
Once you have found or crafted a crafting table, open up the GUI and place three pieces of sugar cane in the top row and one piece of paper in the middle slot of the second row. This will give you three sheets of paper that can be used for whatever you like.
Where to Find Paper in Minecraft
If you are not the type of person who would like to know how to make paper in Minecraft then perhaps you would be interested in trying to find them being spawned naturally.
Paper can be found in generated structures such as strongholds, dungeons, temples, and shipwrecks. It can also be found by looting mobs such as zombies, skeletons, and Endermen.
If you're lucky enough you might also come across a chest that contains some paper inside it. It's a bit rare or difficult which is why learning how to make paper in Minecraft is more efficient.
What is Paper in Minecraft For
Now that you know how to make paper in Minecraft and how to look for them in case you are unlucky with sugar canes then you would want to know what they are for.
There are many uses for paper in Minecraft. As we mentioned before, paper can be used to create books. These can then be placed on lecterns which allow other players to read them.
Paper can also be used as fuel for furnaces. If you have no wood then this is a good alternative as it will still burn and give you some time to find more fuel.
