How to Drop an Item in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to drop an item with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, when you want to give an item to another player or remove an item from your inventory, you can drop or throw this item. Let's explore how to do this.

Steps to Drop an Item

1. Select the Item in the Hotbar

To drop/throw an item in most versions of Minecraft, first you need to select the item you wish to throw in your hotbar.

In this example, we are going to drop/throw an apple.

2. Drop the Selected Item

The game control to drop/throw the item depends on the version of Minecraft:

• For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the Q key.
• For Pocket Edition (PE), tap and hold the item in the hotbar that you wish to drop.
• For PS3 and PS4, press the circle button on the PS controller.
• For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the B button on the Xbox controller.
• For Windows 10 Edition, press the Q key.
• For Education Edition, press the Q key.

You should now see the apple get thrown up in the air directly in front of you and land on the ground. Another player can now pick this item up or you can choose to pick it up again, if you wish.

Congratulations, you just learned how to drop an item in Minecraft.