How to put a number sign on the Xiaomi keyboard: Full guide

Many Xiaomi smartphone users face an unexpected difficulty when filling out forms, addresses or legal documents: the virtual keyboard simply does not have the usual number sign (№). This is not a fault or a firmware bug, but a feature of the layout, since this symbol is not included in the standard set of the Latin alphabet or basic Cyrillic alphabet.

For owners of Redmi and Poco devices, finding this sign can be a real quest, especially if you are used to the physical buttons of old phones. In modern versions of the MIUI and HyperOS shells, the location of special characters often changes depending on the input language and version of the keyboard application.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to quickly enter a sign. №. We’ll look at the standard methods for Gboard and Sogou, learn how to create your own pairings and use voice input so you never waste time looking for the right character again.

Search for a sign in the standard layout of Gboard

Most global versions of Xiaomi smartphones have Google’s Gboard keyboard installed by default, which usually hides the number sign deep in the additional character menu, and to reach it, you need to switch to the tab with numbers and signs, and then open an additional character page.

The algorithm is simple: click on the switch to numbers (usually marked as?123 or 123), after which a button with a symbol will appear in the lower left corner. =\< Clicking on it will open the second page of the characters, where often the desired sign hides. № near the bar or paragraph mark.

However, if there is no character on the second page, try pressing the bar button (#) or the paragraph sign (§). In some versions of Gboard, if you press long, you open a pop-up menu with alternative options, including a number sign, a hidden feature that not all users are aware of.

⚠️ Note: The layout of the Gboard keyboard may vary depending on the app version and regional settings. If you do not find the sign by long pressing, proceed to the next section.

Also, check the settings of the keyboard itself. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Keyboard Management → Gboard → Settings → Preferences. You can activate the display of an additional set of digits, which sometimes changes the availability of special characters on the main screen.

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If you use special characters often, add Gboard to the Quick Settings Panel for instant access to its settings, although the sign itself is a sign. № It's not going back to the main screen.

Using the Sogou keyboard on Xiaomi

The Sogou keyboard is standard for many Xiaomi devices, especially in Chinese firmware and CIS regions, and has a more flexible system for entering special characters than standard solutions, and it is much easier to find the number sign thanks to a dedicated character menu.

For the entry of the sign № On Sogou, click on the menu icon (often looking like four squares or a Sogou logo) at the top of the keyboard. On the menu that opens, select Symbols. In the General or Russian category, you are guaranteed to find a number sign in the first or second row.

Another quick way in Sogou is to swipe. Try swiping left or right on a dot or semicolon key. An intelligent input system can offer commonly used characters, including: №, depending on the context of the text being typed.

• 🔍 Click on the Sogou keyboard menu icon.
• 📂 Select the "Symbols" or "Special" section".
• 🇷🇺 Switch to the tab "Russian" or "Common".
• 👆 Find and click on the sign. №.

Sogou's advantage is that it can remember frequently used characters, and if you type in a number sign multiple times through the menu, it can appear in the "Frequently Used" section of the main character bar, which will speed up the work in the future.

Creating your own text label

If the search for a sign on the menu takes too long, the most effective solution is to create a personalized text shortcut, which allows you to replace a short combination of letters (such as "nn" or "nomer") with any sign or phrase, including the number sign.

To implement this method on Gboard, go to Settings → System system → Language and input → Keyboard management → Gboard → Dictionary → Personal dictionary. Select your language (e.g. Russian) and click on the plus in the corner of the screen. In the "Phrase" field, insert a sign № (It can be copied from this article, and in the "Reduce" field enter a convenient combination, for example. no1.

Now that you're going to be dialing "no1", The keyboard will offer a sign № It's a generic method that works across all applications, and it doesn't depend on layout updates. You can create a shortcut for any complex character or whole phrase.

Phrase: №


Abbreviation: nom




Language: Russian

Sogou has a similar function: Go to the keyboard settings, look for "User Phrases" or "Text Substitutes." The principle of operation is identical: you set the trigger and the result of its replacement, which is especially convenient for entering commonly used legal terms or complex characters.

⚠️ Note: When creating shortcuts, avoid words that are too short or frequently used (such as "and", "not") to avoid disrupting the normal typing process.

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Creating a text shortcut is a one-time action that will save you hours of time in the future when working with documents.

Alternative methods of entering special symbols

If standard methods don't work, you can use Android system features that are often ignored. One of the quickest ways is to use voice input. Click on the microphone on the keyboard and clearly say "number sign" or "number sign."

Google's speech recognition system is smart enough to understand context and insert the right character, but it requires an Internet connection and can be uncomfortable in quiet places, but as a backup, it's indispensable.

Another option is to use a clipboard. Copy the sign. № Once from any source (such as this article or from a message in the messenger) and save it in the buffer. on the Gboard keyboard there is a built-in clipboard (tablet icon) where you can save up to the last 5 copied items.

And don't forget third-party keyboards like SwiftKey or Yandex Keyboard, where the logic of the character arrangement may differ, and the sign is different. № It can be more prominent, and it's a radical but effective step to install an alternative keyboard.

Configure the input language and region

Often the problem with the lack of a sign № If you only have English activated, you won't be able to find Cyrillic special characters. Make sure that the language and input are added to the language settings.

Moreover, sometimes changing the regional settings of the smartphone itself helps. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Region and choice of country where Cyrillic is used (for example, Russia or Belarus) can automatically adjust the keyboard layout by adding missing characters.

Also check if one-handed mode or other specific display settings are enabled that can hide a portion of the buttons or change the font size, making hidden characters inaccessible.

• 🌍 Check the added language in the keyboard settings.
• 📍 Install the region "Russia" in the general settings of the phone.
• 🔄 Reboot the device after changing the region.
• 📱 Make sure the application where you type is allowed to enter text.

It is important to understand that some applications may force their own on-screen keyboard (e.g., banking or input-protected messengers). In such cases, system settings may not apply and you will have to use a clipboard or shortcuts.

Solving Problems with Symbols Display

Sometimes a number sign is physically present in the system but is displayed incorrectly (as a square or question mark) This is a font problem. In rare cases, on custom firmware or after a bad theme, the system font may not support certain Unicode characters.

To fix this, return the standard font to Settings → Screen → Font. If you’re using a third-party theme, try switching to a standard Classic or Default theme. This will bring back system fonts that are guaranteed to support the full set of characters you need.

Also a problem can be the outdated version of the keyboard app: Go to Google Play Market or GetApps, find your keyboard and check for updates. Developers regularly add support for new emojis and special characters in updates.

⚠️ Warning: Installing fonts from unverified sources can not only lead to the disappearance of characters, but also to unstable operation of the entire Xiaomi system.

If nothing works, you can use the character code. Some input fields use the Unicode input method. Try typing #8470; (this is the code). HTML-Number sign code – in some text editors, this is automatically converted into a sign №. However, in the usual fields of SMS or messenger input, this method rarely works.

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