How to dial a number symbol on the Android Xiaomi keyboard

Many users of Xiaomi smartphones face an unexpected difficulty when filling out questionnaires, documents or placing orders: on the standard keyboard there is no usual number sign (№). This symbol is used extensively in business correspondence and address assignments, so finding it becomes a necessity. Unlike computer keyboards, where there is often a separate button or key combination, on the touch screen, mobile space is limited.

The solution to this problem depends on the keyboard model and the version of the MIUI or HyperOS shell installed. Google’s standard layout (Gboard), which is most often pre-installed on Xiaomi devices by default, hides this symbol in the additional character menu. However, there are other, more hidden input methods that can come in handy if the standard method is not available or convenient for some reason.

In this detailed guide, we will look at all the available ways, from simple tab switching to the use of special codes, you will learn how to quickly find the right sign without spending time searching, and we will also look at the settings that will make the process of entering special characters more efficient in the future.

Searching for a sign № standard-setting Gboard

The most common scenario for using a Xiaomi smartphone involves working with the Gboard keyboard from Google. In this system, the number symbol is not displayed on the main screen by default, so as not to clutter the interface. To activate it, you need to go to the tab with special characters and numbers.

Click on the switching key of languages or numbers, usually located in the lower left corner of the screen (it may look like a numerical switch «?123» If you're in the number and character mode, look carefully at the available signs. № is on the second page of characters, accessed by swipe to the left or pressing a button «1/2».

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If you use special characters often, pinch the space or desired sign on Gboard – sometimes a quick options menu or a pop-up hint with alternatives appears.

In some versions of the Xiaomi shell, the keyboard can be slightly modified. If you see an icon on the first page of characters that resembles mathematical characters or currency, click on it. Inside this section, the desired number symbol is almost guaranteed to be located, often next to the paragraph or copyright sign.

Use of Xiaomi Keyboard (Mi Keyboard)

If you haven’t changed your default settings, your device may have the company’s own Mi Keyboard (or its updated version as part of HyperOS) active, and the logic of searching for characters here is similar to Gboard, but the visual design and location of the buttons may differ, and you’ll also need to go into digit and special character input mode.

Press the?#1 or similar button located in the bottom row of the keyboard. The panel will open with numbers and basic punctuation marks (№) in this layout is often in the second row of characters or hidden under the button of additional characters, which may be indicated by an arrow or an ellipsis.

⚠️ Note: In older versions of the firmware MIUI The standard keyboard may not support direct sign input № without switching to English layout and using special combinations, in this case, it is recommended to update the Keyboard app through the GetApps store or Google Play.

To speed up the process, you can use the predictive input function. Start typing the word "number" in Russian. The intelligent input system will offer options for completing the phrase, and among them, the sign itself often occurs. №. This is especially useful if you need to print «№123" because the keyboard will substitute the character after the word.

Copying method from the clipboard

There is a universal method that works on any device, regardless of the smartphone model or Android version, and the essence of the method is to search for a character one-time and save it in a clipboard or a special dictionary, which is ideal for those who need to insert a number sign only once or twice.

Just copy the sign. № This article or any other source on the Internet, highlight the character, click Copy and paste it in the right box on your Xiaomi, which doesn't require you to study complex menus and works even if the keyboard is temporarily suspended or not working properly.

To avoid looking for the symbol every time, use the built-in keyboard clipboard. Many Xiaomi models, if you long-press the input field or click on the buffer icon (often looks like a sheet of text), opens the history of copied elements.

Entering with Unicode and ASCII codes

For advanced users who often work with text, there is a technical way to enter any character, even if it is not on the keyboard. On Android, this is done through the input of Unicode code. For a number sign, this code has a certain value that the system recognizes as a graphic character.

Some apps and certain keyboards (like Hacker's Keyboard or the configured Gboard) use the following pattern: press the Alt key (if output) and type the character code. However, touch screens often use the decimal input method followed by conversion, although on pure Android without root rights this does not work everywhere.

Unicode code for the № sign: U+2116


Alternative HTML-code: №

A more accessible method for Xiaomi is to use the "Replace Text" function, and you can set up a rule in the system: when you type in, for example, "(n)" or "nn", you automatically insert a sign «№». This is done through language and input settings, allowing you to create your own personal vocabulary of commonly used characters.

Table of frequently used special symbols

Smartphone documents often require not only number signs, but also other specific symbols, and below is a table of codes and input methods for the most popular characters that owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco devices may need.

The use of these characters gives the text a professional look. Please note that in different fonts installed on your Xiaomi, these characters can be displayed with slight visual differences. However, their digital code remains unchanged, which ensures that the document is correctly displayed on any other device.

⚠️ Note: When copying characters from web pages, watch for formatting. Sometimes, a hidden font style is copied along with the symbol, which can distort the view of the entire paragraph in the application. Use the Insert as Normal Text function (often available with long pressing) if formatting is lost.

Quick access settings and alternative keyboards

If standard methods seem too long to you, it makes sense to consider installing third-party keyboards or deep tuning the current.Yandex or SwiftKey keyboards often have more convenient special character panels adapted for Russian-speaking users, where the sign is № may be placed in a more prominent place.

You can also look at the Toolbar feature in Gboard. By clicking on the menu icon (four squares or app icons) at the top of the keyboard, you can add widgets like Google Translate or GIF, but you can also find access to advanced characters. Activate all available languages in the settings, sometimes the sign only appears when you activate Russian or Ukrainian input language.

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The fastest way to get a sign № permanently - add it to your personal dictionary of text replacements or fix it in the clipboard of the keyboard.

Remember to update your keyboard app regularly. Google and Xiaomi are constantly improving their prediction and layout algorithms. In new versions, the number sign can become more accessible, for example, appear when you press the number 1 or 3 long. Check for updates in the Play Market store.

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