How to change the size of the keyboard on the Xiaomi phone

Xiaomi smartphones are famous for their functionality, but standard text input settings are not always ideal for each user. Often there is a situation when the buttons are too small for fingers with a wide phalanx or, conversely, occupy half the screen, interfering with viewing, the solution to this problem is the competent setting of the keyboard, which significantly increases the speed of printing and overall comfort.

With MIUI and its modern version of HyperOS, the adjustment process can vary depending on which typer is installed by default, most often users encounter Google’s Gboard or native Sogou/Mi Keyboard, and understanding the differences in their interfaces will allow you to quickly adapt the device to your physical features.

In this guide, we will go into detail all the ways you can change the size of your input screen, and we will not only touch on the height of the panels, but also the size of the font, as well as the ability to move the workspace anywhere in the display for use.

Altitude and position setting in Gboard

The most common solution for Xiaomi devices is the Google keyboard, which has flexible settings that allow you to change not only the height, but also the position relative to the edges of the screen. First, you need to open any application that requires text input, such as Notes or Telegram, to activate the input panel.

When the buttons appear, look at the top of the menu. If you don't see the gear icon, click on the four-square icon or three-dot icon to reveal additional options, and that's where the key tool for changing geometry lies.

⚠️ Note: If the Gboard toolbar is hidden, try swiping left to right on the topmost line of the keyboard (where the settings buttons and emoji are) to return it.

To change the size, select Settings (cogs), then go to Preferences, and you're interested in Keyboard Height, and you click on it and you'll see a slider that changes the proportions of the buttons on the screen instantly.

• 📏 Small – saves space on the screen, but requires high accuracy of pressing.
• 📐 Average – Standard balance between set area and content review.
• 🖐 Large – ideal for people with large fingers or poor vision.
• ↔️ Floating - allows you to move the keyboard to any corner and change its size with the compression of your fingers.

The floating keyboard mode is particularly noteworthy, and by activating it, you can not only change the height, but also move the panel to the right or left, which is especially useful when using a smartphone with one hand, since you can reach all the characters with your thumb.

Adjustment of parameters in Mi Keyboard (Sogou)

Many Xiaomi users, out of habit or because of regional features, use the built-in Mi Keyboard, developed on the basis of the Sogou engine. The interface of its settings is somewhat different from the standard android, but the functionality of changing the dimensions here is even richer.

To get into the settings menu, call the keyboard and find the Sogou logo or four-square icon in the top left corner. In the menu that opens, select Settings and then Keyboard Settings. Here you will find Keyboard Height.

Unlike Gboard, there's often a finer gradation of settings available here, so you can choose the percentage of height or use a slider to adjust smoothly, and that allows you to find the perfect size that doesn't overlap the important content of a chat or document.

⚠️ Note: In some versions of the firmware MIUI For the global market, the Mi Keyboard can be replaced with Gboard.If you don't find Sogou settings, check the list of installed apps.

It also has a one-handed mode feature, which when activated, compresses the keyboard and moves to one of the edges of the screen, and the size of the compressed area can also be adjusted, making text input on large screens of Xiaomi flagships much more comfortable.

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Use the “Theme” feature in the Mi Keyboard settings to find skins with visually enlarged buttons, which subjectively makes it easier to hit the desired characters.

Change the font size on the keyboard

Often the problem is not the size of the buttons, but the size of the characters on them. If the letters seem too small, they can be enlarged regardless of the height of the panel itself, which is especially true for visually impaired users.

In Gboard, this is the way: Settings → Preferences → Key font size. There are a number of options available here, from small to very large. Changes are applied instantly, and you see the result immediately.

In Mi Keyboard, font customization is often combined with design themes. You may need to go to the in-app theme store and choose a style with large, contrasting letters. Some themes allow you to customize the boldness and character size separately.

Enlarging the font does not affect the number of characters available, but it makes them much more comfortable to read, which reduces the burden on the eyes when you write long text during the dark.

Use of one-handed mode

Today’s Xiaomi smartphones come with large displays that often exceed 6.5 inches. It’s physically difficult to reach the center of the screen with one hand, and a one-handed mode is designed specifically for this.

Unlike simply reducing the height, this mode compresses the keyboard across the width and shifts it to the left or right edge, and you can activate it through keyboard settings or a special gesture (swipe space to the side).

This mode is not only useful for people with small palms, but also allows you to type comfortably in situations where the second hand is occupied, for example, in public transport or when walking.

It's important to note that when you activate this mode, the rest of the screen remains the same, which keeps the context of the communication, and you see the previous messages, even as you type a new response with a compressed keyboard.

Additional personalization opportunities

Size change is just the tip of the iceberg. For maximum input comfort, you should pay attention to other parameters, for example, turning on vibration when pressed gives a tactile response, confirming the successful input of the character.

You can also set the duration of the press to create additional characters, and if you often accidentally open the menu of numbers instead of a letter, increasing this time will help you avoid errors.

• 🔊 Pressing – auditory confirmation of typing (can be turned off for silence).
• ⌨️ Stretching – the ability to stretch the keyboard to the full screen in landscape mode.
• 🎨 Themes – Visual background change that can make key boundaries clearer.

⚠️ Note: When installing third-party themes from unverified sources, the keyboard may request permission to "Full Access." Be careful, this may lead to password leakage.

By combining size, font and tactile return, you can create a unique input environment that is ideally suited to your printing style and physiological features.

Decision (FAQ)

Despite the ease of settings, users often have specific questions related to the features of the MIUI and HyperOS shells. Below are the answers to the most popular of them.

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The optimal keyboard size is a subjective parameter that is sampled. Start at a medium height and adjust it throughout the day to find the middle ground between print speed and screen view.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that regular adjustment of input parameters helps to reduce fatigue of the fingers during prolonged work with the smartphone.