How to Increase or Reduce the Size of Letters on Xiaomi Keyboard: A Complete Guide

Small font on Xiaomi keyboard makes it difficult to type, and too large letters occupy half the screen? The problem is familiar to many owners of Redmi, POCO and Mi smartphones — especially users with visual disabilities or those who have switched from other brands. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to change the size of letters on the keyboard, from standard MIUI settings to fine-tuning third-party applications.

It’s important to understand that the font size on the keyboard and the system scale of text are different things. Changing one parameter doesn’t always affect the other. We’ll look at both approaches, and also explain how to get around the restrictions if your Xiaomi model (like the Redmi Note 12 or the POCO X5 Pro) doesn’t support direct key size adjustment.

1. Change the system scale of text in MIUI

The easiest way to zoom in on a keyboard is to change the overall text scale in MIUI settings. This method affects not only the keyboard, but all applications, so it is not suitable for everyone. However, it works on all Xiaomi devices regardless of the model and version of MIUI.

To re-scale:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select Text Size (or Font Size in Older Versions).
3. Move the slider to the right for zooming in or to the left for reducing.
4. Click Ready and confirm the changes.

⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO F4) This parameter can be reset after rebooting. If the scale is back to its original, check for updates. MIUI or use alternative methods from the following sections.

2.Setting up the standard MIUI Keyboard

The standard MIUI Keyboard (set by default on all Xiaomi smartphones) has limited customization options. Most versions of MIUI 12/13/14 do not have a direct setting to change the size of letters, but you can use workarounds:

• 🔍 Change the keyboard theme: Some themes (such as "Close Text" or "Contrast") automatically increase the character size. → Topics and choose the right one.
• 📱 Mode for the visually impaired: Include it in Settings → Special facilities → Enlarge. It'll expand all the interface elements, including the keyboard.
• 🔄 Resetting: Sometimes it helps to reset the keyboard to factory settings (in the application settings).

If your version of the MIUI Keyboard supports manual size adjustment (relevant to the Xiaomi 13/14 series), the path will be:

Settings → System and device → Language and input → Current keyboard (MIUI Keyboard) → Settings → Keyboard size

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To quickly open the keyboard settings, hold the icon with your finger. ⚙️ (gear) on the keyboard toolbar in any text field.

3.Using Gboard (Google keyboard) for flexible customization

Gboard is an alternative keyboard from Google that offers much more customization options than the standard MIUI Keyboard, which can be installed from Google Play and made the default keyboard.

To change the size of the letters in Gboard:

1. Install Gboard from Google Play.
2. Activate it in Settings → System and Device → Language and Entering → Current Keyboard.
3. Open the Gboard settings (image) ⚙️ keyboard).
4. Go to Topics → Create your theme → Keyboard size.
5. Adjust the slider Key height (affects the size of the letters).

In addition, Gboard can:

• 🎨 Change the color and style of the font.
• 🔤 Set the height of the line with hints.
• 🌙 Enable dark mode for the keyboard.

Install an app from Google Play

Make Gboard the default keyboard

Update the application to the latest version

Check the permissions for the keyboard-->

4. Third-party keyboards with advanced settings

If neither MIUI Keyboard nor Gboard is comfortable, consider alternative keyboards with built-in font size options:

⚠️ Note: When using third-party keyboards, Xiaomi may issue security alerts (especially on devices with a security device). MIUI 14+). This is due to data protection policy, and if you don't enter passwords through the keyboard, the warning can be ignored.

5. Manually resizing font size via ADB (for advanced)

If none of the above methods worked, you can try changing the font size systemically through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader or root rights, but requires caution.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone (Settings → About Phone → Click 7 times on MIUI Version → Return to Additional → For Developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put system font_scale 1.3 (where 1.3 — scale ratio; standard value — 1.0).
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This could cause system failures. MIUI 14+ This command may not work because of manufacturer limitations.

6. Features on different Xiaomi models

The manufacturer often makes firmware changes for different product lines, and this is what owners of specific models need to know:

• 📱 Redmi Note 11/12 series: In MIUI 13 on these devices there is no direct setting of the font size in MIUI Keyboard. Use Gboard or system scale.
• 📱 POCO F3/F4/F5: On these smartphones there is a hidden option to change the size of the keys in the keyboard settings → Additionally. → Scale (not available in all regional firmware).

If your model is not listed, check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone. Firmware for the global (world) and Chinese (China ROM) versions may vary in functionality.

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On devices with MIUI 14 and later, some keyboard settings are moved to the Special Features → Interface Configuration section.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

When you change the font size on the Xiaomi keyboard, users experience typical errors. Here's how to fix them:

• ❌ Problem: After zooming in, text in some apps (like WhatsApp or Telegram) doesn't show up correctly.Solution: Open the settings of these apps and enable the "Use System Font" option (if any).
• ❌ Problem: Keyboard MIUI Keyboard resets the font size after the update. Solution: Update the keyboard via Google Play (if available there) or reinstall it.
• ❌ Problem: Gboard doesn't have the option to resize the font.Solution: Update the app to the latest version. Older versions (until 2023) may not have this feature.

If none of the methods worked, check:

1. Availability of MIUI updates (Settings → System Update).
2. No conflicting applications (such as launchers or themes that override system fonts).
3. Integrity of system files (if you suspect a failure, reset settings to Settings → About phone → Reset settings).

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