
Better Formatting Code
A mod allows you to type section code in GUI and decorate texts!
About this Mod
This mod has two features about text formatting code!

Feature 1. Typing '§' and Decorating
You can input section sign '§' in GUI and decorate chat, sign, item name, mob name, world name, etc.
See the wiki of Formatting Codes.
Formatting Range is a Stack of formatting code.
At the start of range, current formatting codes are saved, and at the end of Formatting Range, restore the saved formatting codes.

Formatting Range is nestable and can escape '}' by increasing '{'s and '}'s. (The number of '{' is not limited.)

Feature 2. Adding New Formatting Codes
For modders, this is a library mod that allows you to add new formatting codes.
API documents and wiki pages are currently under construction.
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Notes:
- This is a both(client and server)-side mod.
- Feel free to use this mod in any modpacks.
Mod Compatibilities:
Preparing now...
- Optifine
- Smooth Font
- Better Line Break
Mod Incompatibilities:
- Any other mods that modify FontRenderer.class
Available Versions
How to Install Better Formatting Code on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.12.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Formatting Code". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.12.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better Formatting Code server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Better Formatting Code compatible with forge?
Better Formatting Code officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Better Formatting Code – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Formatting Code consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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