How to change the font on the Xiaomi RedmiBook 5 laptop: from standard settings to hidden features

Xiaomi RedmiBook 5 laptops come with Windows 11 pre-installed and Mi Software Center proprietary software, but even in this configuration, users often face the inconvenience of standard fonts. Too small text on the menu, unreadable Segoe UI at high resolutions or just a desire to personalize the interface, the reasons can be different. Unlike smartphones, where changing the font often comes down to a choice of 2-3 options, on a laptop the possibilities are wider, but there are more pitfalls.

In this article, we will look at all the working ways to change fonts on RedmiBook 5, from basic Windows settings to registry editing and third-party utilities. We will focus on the nuances associated with Xiaomi proprietary drivers, which sometimes block standard methods. If you want to change the font in your browser or text editor, but also globally transform the system interface, read on.

Why Standard Fonts on RedmiBook 5 Can Be Irritating

The manufacturer installs MiSans font (developed by Xiaomi) for Chinese localization on RedmiBook 5 and Segoe UI for international versions, problems begin from the moment of first inclusion:

• 🔍 Small text on screens with resolution 1920×1080 and above - especially noticeable in the Start menu and conductor.
• 🌐 Incorrect display of Cyrillic in some versions MIUI for PC (if installed by the company software).
• 🎨 Limited choice in standard Windows settings – size only, not font family.
• 🖥️ Blurrency in scaling 125-150% Because of unoptimized fonts for high DPI.

Also, after Windows or Xiaomi drivers updates, fonts can reset to standard, which is because the system restores default settings for “stability,” but you can get around these limitations, as discussed in the following sections.

Method 1: Resize the font through Windows settings

The easiest and safest way to do this is to zoom in on text, which won't change the font family, but it will make it bigger, and it's for those who don't want to mess with system files.

1. Open the settings → System → Screen.
2. In the "Scale and Markup" section, select a value from 100% to 175%.
3. For fine-tuning, click “Additional Scaling” and set the text size to 100% to 225%.

⚠️ Note: At a scale above 150%, some programs (such as Photoshop or older games) may be displayed blurry, in which case you will have to adjust the compatibility for each application separately through the properties of the shortcut.

If you only need to change the font in certain applications (such as your browser or Microsoft Office), this is done in their settings:

• 🌐 Chrome/Edge: Settings → Appearance → font.
• 📄 Word/Excel: File. → Parameters → General. → Default font.

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If after zooming some programs look blurry, right-click on their shortcut → Properties → Compatibility → tick “Scale down at high screen resolution.”

Method 2: Install a new font through the Windows registry

This method allows you to globally replace the system font (for example, Segoe UI on Roboto or SF Pro). Requires administrator rights and caution – incorrect actions can lead to interface failures.

Download the backup copy of the registry (file → Export)

Install the desired font in the system (double click on.ttf/.otf file → Install)

Close all programs.

Create a System Restore Point-->

Instructions:

1. Press Win + R, enter regedit and confirm the start.
2. Cross the path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts
3. Find the Segoe UI (TrueType) option and change it to your font name (e.g., Roboto Regular (TrueType)).
4. Repeat step 3 for all Segoe UI options (Bold, Italic, Light, etc.).
5. Reboot the laptop.

⚠️ Note: RedmiBook 5 with Xiaomi preinstalled software may work protection system files. If after the reboot the font has not changed, check the presence of the MiService.exe process in the task manager and temporarily disable it through Autoboot.

To return standard fonts, it is enough to delete the changes made in the registry or restore the system from the restore point.

Method 3: Use of Advanced System Font Changer

For those who don't want to manually edit the registry, there are special programs, one of the most reliable is the Advanced System Font Changer (a free, portable version available on the official website), which automates the process of replacing fonts and allows you to return the standard settings in one click.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and unpack the utility (does not require installation).
2. Launch on behalf of the administrator.
3. In the drop-down menu, select an interface element (such as “Message Box” or “Menu”).
4. Specify the new font, its shape and size.
5. Press “Apply” and restart the laptop.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔧 No need to edit the registry manually – the program does it automatically.
• 🔄 The ability to roll back to standard fonts with one click.
• 🎛️ Fine tuning for different interface elements (window headers, menus, tips, etc.).

⚠️ Attention: RedmiBook 5 with Windows 11 22H2 The newer utility may not work due to the protection of system files, in which case, before starting the program, temporarily disable Windows Defender (in the Windows Security section). → Protection against viruses and threats).

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The utility side is the most convenient way, but they can conflict with Xiaomi's proprietary software. Always create a restore point before using them.

Features of changing font on RedmiBook 5: what you need to know

Xiaomi laptops have several unique nuances that affect the process of changing fonts:

1. Branded drivers: Mi Software Center can automatically restore standard fonts after updates. To avoid this, disable auto-update in its settings or uninstall the program through Settings → Applications.
2. DPI-Scaling: On high-resolution screens (2560×1440 and 3840×2160) Windows can ignore custom fonts if they are not optimized for High-DPI. DPI Fix.
3. Localization: In the Chinese versions of RedmiBook 5, MiSans font is hard-coded in system files, and you will need to turn off the MiFontService service to replace it.

If you are faced with the fact that after changing the font, some characters are displayed in squares, most likely, the selected font does not support Cyrillic. Check this in Control Panel → Fonts (double click on the font will open the symbol table).

How to return standard fonts if something goes wrong

If the interface becomes unreadable after experiments or the system is unstable, there are several ways to return everything to the “as it was”:

• 🔄 System Restore: Open the Control Panel → Restore. Select the restore point created before the font changes. Confirm the rollback and wait for the restart.
• 📜 Manual Return via Registry: Open Regedit and Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts. Delete all user records or return Segoe values UI.

Windows reset

1. Go to the settings → System → Recovery.
2. Select “Return the computer to its original state” with file saving.

⚠️ Note: If after resetting fonts in the registry, some programs (such as Mi Share or Mi Bluetooth) stop working, reinstall them through the Mi Software Center.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing fonts to RedmiBook 5