FlipText
by .kurostudio
FlipText is a Fabric decoration mod for FlipText blocks that display letters, digits and symbols with a block-based character display.
What it does
The mod adds flipping text blocks that show characters on the grid of the world. The character set covers A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9 and common special symbols. Each flipping block keeps a consistent left-to-right reading order, so a line of text reads the same way from any side it is viewed.
A dedicated GUI lets a builder type text directly and set the background color of the display. Redstone is supported as well: a received signal triggers the flip, and every text block in a connected group updates at the same time. Creative Mode makes the blocks available in the creative inventory for map-making and decoration.
Servers that run it need every player to install it too. Files are published for Fabric only, for Minecraft 1.21.1, and the license is CC0 1.0 Universal, which places the work in the public domain and is not open source.
Key features
Character set
Flipping blocks display A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9 and common special symbols, in left-to-right reading order.
Text input GUI
A dedicated screen takes typed text directly and lets the builder choose the background color of the block.
Redstone triggering
A redstone signal flips the block, and every text block in a connected group updates simultaneously.
Creative inventory blocks
The text blocks appear in the creative inventory, so they can be placed for map-making and decorative purposes.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Map makers and builders who want decorative text displays, and server owners who want text blocks that players can set up from the creative inventory.
How it compares
Large Iron Sign is a Fabric sign mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11, client and server, open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only. Banner Text is open source under the MIT License and runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.20.5 – 1.21.11, but only the server needs it. HUDTexts is client-side only, for Fabric 1.21.11 under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 4.0 license, and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlipText | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-20 |
| Large Iron Sign | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-03-15 |
| Banner Text | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20.5 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-02-27 |
| HUDTexts | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-16 |
Questions
Does FlipText need Fabric API?
Does FlipText have to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions does FlipText support?
Can the text be changed with redstone?
In the catalog
FlipText is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
FlipText is a practical utility mod designed for text display and decoration, providing a block-based character display solution. Key Features & Specifications: Character Support: Provides block-based displays for A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and common special symbols. Display Logic: Features a flipping mechanism for text blocks…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/fliptext
- Owner
- .kurostudio
- Published
- 2026-03-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15