How to change the size of the keyboard Xiaomi: height and font settings

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face the need to adapt the interface to their individual needs, and one of the most popular features is changing the dimensions of the virtual input panel. Standard settings of the MIUI or HyperOS system do not always offer a direct “resize” button, which is puzzling for users who are used to full control of the device. However, there are several proven ways to achieve the desired result, ranging from simple manipulations in the menu to more subtle settings.

First of all, it should be understood that the size of the keyboard on Xiaomi devices depends on two main factors: the physical resolution of the screen and the software limitations of the input application itself. In most cases, by “size change” users mean increasing the height of the active zone or changing the scale of the displayed characters, this is especially true for people with large fingers or low vision, who see standard buttons as too small.

In this article, we will discuss in detail how to resize the Xiaomi keyboard using built-in system tools and third-party utilities. You will learn about the hidden capabilities of Gboard and SwiftKey, as well as how system fonts affect the dimensions of buttons. We will look at the nuances of working on different versions of the MIUI shell so that you can customize your smartphone as comfortably and efficiently as possible.

The effect of the system font on the dimensions of the buttons

The easiest and often overlooked way to change the visual size of a keyboard on Xiaomi is to adjust the system font. In the MIUI shell, fonts scale globally, which means that increasing the text size in the system automatically leads to an increase in the height of the buttons on the virtual bar. If you need to make the buttons larger without resorting to complex settings, this method is the perfect solution.

To implement this method, you need to go to the settings menu. Find the Screen or Display section where the design options are located. Here you will see a slider that adjusts the font size. As you move it to the right, you will notice how all text elements of the interface increase, including the signatures under the application icons and, most importantly, the height of rows on the keyboard.

But you have to consider that changing this setting will not only affect the keyboard, but the entire interface of the smartphone will become larger, which can lead to shifting elements in some applications or reducing the amount of visible text on the page, so before making changes, evaluate how comfortable you will be using the device with the new scale.

It's important to note that system font affects the height of buttons, but it doesn't change the width or the number of characters per line. It's a software limitation that you can't get around without third-party software. However, for many users, it's height that is crucial to the ease of printing.

• 📱 Open “Settings” and select “Screen” section».
• 🔍 Find the "Font Size" item and move the slider.
• 👀 Check the changes in any text field to evaluate the result.
• 🔄 If necessary, return the settings if the interface is too cumbersome.

⚠️ Note: Increased system font may cause some older apps to overlap text or go beyond the screen.

Adjust the height of the keyboard in Gboard

Google’s standard keyboard, known as Gboard, is preinstalled on most modern Xiaomi smartphones and offers the most flexible height settings. Unlike system fonts, here you can change the height of the active input area without affecting the rest of the interface. This makes Gboard the preferred choice for those looking for a balance between convenience and familiarity.

To resize the Xiaomi keyboard through Gboard, you need to go to the settings, and you can do this in two ways: through the system menu or directly from any program that requires text input. The second option is faster and more convenient. Press the gear icon in the top bar of the keyboard to open the settings menu.

Inside the settings, look for the Settings (or Preferences) section, where the keyboard height is located, and you'll be given a few options, from Very Small to Very Large, and you'll see the results immediately when you select the right setting, so you can adapt the device to any finger size.

It's worth mentioning that Gboard also allows you to enable the "getting stuck Keyboard" mode, which turns the input panel into a separate window, in which you can manually resize the window by squeezing or stretching it diagonally with your fingers, a unique feature not available on a standard MIUI keyboard.

⚠️ Note: When setting the “Very Large” mode, the keyboard can cover more than half of the screen, making it difficult to view the top lines of text in messengers or browsers.

Using the SwiftKey keyboard for customization

If Xiaomi’s standard tools and Gboard’s capabilities don’t suit you, a popular alternative comes to the rescue – Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard.This app is famous for its powerful predictive input engine and extensive visual customization capabilities, including changing the height of the panels and even splitting the keyboard into two parts for easy thumb printing.

The setup process starts with installing the app from the Google Play Store. Once you install and activate SwiftKey as your primary keyboard, go to its settings. You'll be greeted by a rich interface with many options. Find the Size and Sound (or "Layout & Keys") section where the "Keyboard Height" slider is located.

A unique feature of SwiftKey is the ability to split the keyboard. In landscape mode or on Xiaomi tablets, this allows you to push the buttons left and right, leaving empty space in the middle. While this works differently in portrait mode, the very ability to fine-tune the height makes this tool indispensable for enthusiasts3iasts.

SwiftKey also allows you to resize your font regardless of your system settings, so you can keep the system font small to save space on the screen, but make the keyboard letters large and readable, which gives you a double advantage in customizing the interface.

• ⬇️ Download and install Microsoft SwiftKey from Play Market.
• ⚙️ Open the app and go to the Size and Sound section».
• 📏 Adjust the height slider to a comfortable value.
• 🎨 Additionally, adjust the theme and size of the characters font.

Change in the Display Scale (DPI)

For advanced users who don't have enough standard options, there's a method of changing pixel density (DPI) or display scale, which is more radical, because it scales all the interface elements at once, making them larger or smaller, and on Xiaomi, you can do this through special features or engineering menus.

To access these settings, you need to activate the developer mode. To do this, seven times click on the build number in the About Phone section. After the "You became a developer" notification appears, go back to the main settings menu and find the option "Additional settings". → For developers.

In the list of parameters, find Smallest width. The default value is usually around 360-400 dp. Reducing that number will make all elements, including the keyboard, larger. Enlargement is smaller. Be careful: too much reduction can make the interface unusable.

Changing the DPI parameter affects all applications, and some may not display correctly if the value is too low or high. It is recommended to write down the original value before making changes so that everything can be returned quickly if necessary.

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Before changing the DPI, take a picture of the current value on another phone, and if the screen becomes unreadable, you will know which number to enter blindly to return.

One-handed mode and floating windows

Xiaomi smartphones today have large screens, which makes it difficult to print with one hand. While this does not change the physical size of the keyboard in pixels, using one hand mode effectively changes its scale relative to the available screen area, a feature built into MIUI and does not require additional software installation.

You can activate mode through the control panel. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen (or down from the top right corner, depending on the version of MIUI) to open the control center. Find the icon with one hand (often looks like a phone with an arrow). When you press the desktop and keyboard will shrink and shift to the corner.

In this reduced state, the keyboard becomes smaller, but it increases proportionally relative to the fingers, as the total screen area available for control is reduced, a temporary solution that is convenient for use in transport or in situations where the second hand is occupied.

Also worth mentioning is the floating window feature for the keyboard in Gboard, where by clicking on the keyboard menu icon and selecting the appropriate mode, you can move the input panel to any part of the screen and, as mentioned earlier, resize it, which gives you maximum flexibility in setting up your workspace.

• 🖐️ Open the “Control Center” swipe on the screen.
• 📱 Click on the One-Hand button to reduce the scale of the interface.
• ↔️ Use gestures to move a reduced area of the screen.
• 🔙 Click the Home button or the expansion arrow to return the full screen.

⚠️ Note: One-hand mode may not work properly in some games or applications with non-standard aspect ratio, shifting the controls.

Frequent problems and their solution

When you change your keyboard settings, you sometimes encounter unexpected behavior, which is unexpected behavior, for example, after you update your MIUI, the height settings may reset, or the keyboard may start to overlap important elements in the chat rooms, and understanding the causes of these problems will help you quickly fix them.

One common problem is to de-synchronize keyboard height and input field, which often happens if you use a third-party design theme that is not optimized for your Android version, and in such cases, it is recommended to temporarily switch to a standard Xiaomi theme.

Problems can also arise when using “accelerators” or “memory cleaners” that aggressively terminate background services. Keyboard service can restart, losing the applied height settings. Adding the keyboard to the exclusion list (“No Limits”) in battery settings will help solve this problem.

If the keyboard is not displayed correctly after changing the settings (letters are missing, layout changes), try clearing its cache. Go to Settings → Apps → All applications, find your keyboard and select Clear cache. This will not delete your dictionaries, but will reset temporary configuration files.

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The most stable way to resize is to use height settings inside the keyboard application itself (Gboard or SwiftKey) rather than system manipulations of the DPI.

Conclusion and final recommendations

To sum up, there are several ways to resize your keyboard on Xiaomi, each with its own advantages. For most users, the best solution is to combine the standard Gboard settings with easy system font adjustments, which achieve the perfect balance between readability and functionality.

Don't neglect third-party keyboards like SwiftKey if the standard options seem limited. They provide fine-tuning tools that make printing on a smartphone a truly comfortable process. Experiment with settings to find your perfect one.

Remember that regularly updating the keyboard app through the Google Play Store provides new features and bug fixes. Developers are constantly improving the zoom algorithms, making the interface more adaptable to different use cases.