Place the anvil on the ground
Right-click or tap the anvil to open its interface
Put the item to repair, rename, or combine in the left slot
Put the matching material or second item in the right slot if needed
Check the output slot for the result
Take the output item to complete the action
Use enchanted books to add enchantments to gear
Combine two similar items to merge durability and enchantments
Rename an item by typing a new name in the anvil interface
Pay the required experience levels to finish the action
Keep using the anvil until it becomes damaged and eventually breaks