{
  "id": 8141299,
  "title": "PSA: You can customize Valheim sign text for color-coded storage chests without downloading a single mod",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/psa-you-can-customize-valheim-sign-text-for-color-coded-storage",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-18T00:55:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/valheim-sign-text-codes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Valheim players can customize sign text colors without downloading additional mods, according to a recent tip. Valheim players were reminded they could change sign text colors using markup codes, similar to traditional HTML. Colors can be specified using 6-digit hex values, such as Red (#ff0000), Green (#008000), Blue (#0000ff), and more. Alternatively, players can use the color name directly, like Red instead of #ff0000. Additionally, players can modify sign text size, style, and alignment using a few markup attributes. Unicode characters can also be integrated into the signs for further customization. However, the sign text is limited to 50 characters to avoid awkwardly cut-off words or floating text.",
  "summary": "Also change the text size, add emojis, or make it bold.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}