How to enter the sign “№” on the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 9: all working methods

The number symbol (№) is one of those characters that you don't need every day, but without them you can't properly file a document, fill out a questionnaire or specify the house number in the address. Owners of Xiaomi Redmi 9 often face a problem: on the standard Gboard or MIUI Keyboard, this symbol simply does not appear in a prominent place. Where does it hide and how quickly to insert it?

Many users spend minutes searching for a sign in the special characters menu, trying to copy it from the Internet or even installing additional keyboards. In fact, the solution is much simpler - you just need to know the key combination or an alternative way to access hidden characters. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways, including little-known life hacks for Redmi 9 and other smartphones on MIUI.

If you often work with texts that require a number sign, bookmark this instruction — it will save you time in the future. And for those who prefer visual prompts, below are screenshots with step-by-step actions.

1. Standard method: via Gboard keyboard

Most Xiaomi Redmi 9 users use the default Gboard keyboard, which has a "№" sign hidden in the special character menu, but can be reached in seconds. Here's how to do it:

Open any application where you can type in text (such as Messages or Notes). Tap the input field to make the keyboard appear. Now do the following:

• 🔹 Press the?123 button in the lower left corner of the keyboard to switch to the digital layout.
• 🔹 In the top row, you'll see a =< button -- click on it. There's an extra menu with special characters.
• 🔹 Scroll to the right to the second character screen, where you will find the sign "№"** (usually located next to "§" and "¶").
• 🔹 Tap the character to insert it into the text.

If you don't have a "№" sign on the second screen, check if the additional characters in the keyboard settings are disabled.

1. Press the comma (,) on the keyboard and select "⚙ Settings".
2. Go to the section "Text input" → "Gboard layout".
3. Make sure the “Show additional characters” option is enabled.

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If the “№” sign doesn’t show up anyway, try updating Gboard via Google Play – sometimes older versions of the keyboard don’t support all characters.

2. Alternative method: via the MIUI keyboard

Some users prefer the standard keyboard MIUI Keyboard, which goes out of the box on the Xiaomi Redmi 9. It has a slightly different path to the "№" sign, but no less simple.

Activate the keyboard in any text field and follow the following steps:

• 🔹 Press the 12# button (digital layout).
• 🔹 In the top row, find the =\< button and press it.
• 🔹 In the special characters menu that opens, the sign “№”** will appear on the first screen (usually in the third row on the right).

If you don't see this character, you may have an outdated version of MIUI Keyboard. Update it through Settings → Apps → Application Management → MIUI Keyboard → Update.

Also worth noting is that the MIUI Keyboard has a feature for quick access to frequently used characters, and you can add "№" to your favorites:

1. Press the comma (,) on the keyboard and select "⚙ Settings".
2. Go to “Additional Symbols” → “Favorites”.
3. Find the "№" in the list and add it to your favorites by clicking on the asterisk.

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The MIUI Keyboard is often updated with the firmware MIUI. If the № sign is missing after the system update, reset the keyboard settings to factory.

3. Quick input via the clipboard

If you only need to insert the "№" sign once, the easiest way to do that is to copy it from here and paste it in the right place.

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Simply highlight it, click Copy, and paste it into any text box on your Redmi 9.This method is especially handy if you are working with documents in Google Docs or Microsoft Word on your phone.

You can also create a text template with this symbol so you don’t copy it every time:

• 📋 Create a note in the Notes app and save the "№" sign there.
• 📋 Use apps like Clipboard Manager (from Google Play) to save the character to the clipboard permanently.
• 📋 Some versions of MIUI have a built-in clipboard manager — check it in the notification bar (swipe down twice).

4. Use of third-party keyboards

If standard methods don't work for you, you can install an alternative keyboard where the "№" sign is available faster, such as SwiftKey or Fleksy, which is displayed on the first screen of special characters.

Here’s how it works with SwiftKey:

• 🔹 Install SwiftKey from Google Play.
• 🔹 Activate it in settings: Settings → System → Language and input → Current keyboard.
• 🔹 Switch to digital layout (123).
• 🔹 Press the button =< — the sign “№” will appear on the first screen.

The advantage of third-party keyboards is that they often offer more flexible settings, such as SwiftKey, which allows you to create a personalized macro to quickly type "№":

1. Open the SwiftKey settings.
2. Go to Text Shortcuts (Text Shortcuts).
3. Add a new abbreviation, for example, ## → №.

Now, when you type ##, the keyboard will automatically replace it with №.

5. Entering through Unicode (for advanced users)

If you like technical solutions, you can insert a "№" sign through its Unicode code, which works in any text field, but requires a little more action.

The symbol "№" has a Unicode code U+2116. To type it into the Xiaomi Redmi 9, do the following:

1. Install the Unicode Pad app from Google Play (or any similar one).
2. Open the app and find the symbol by code 2116.
3. Copy it and paste it in the right place.

You can also use a key combination (does not work in all applications):

Press Alt+ enter 8470 on the digital keyboard (an external keyboard or emulator is required).

This method will come in handy if you are working with Termux or other console applications on Redmi 9.

Problems and Solutions: Why the “№” sign is not displayed

Sometimes, even after all the manipulations, the "№" sign doesn't want to appear, so let's look at the most common causes and ways to eliminate them:

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the keyboard settings:

1. Go to Settings → System → Language and input.
2. Select your keyboard (such as Gboard).
3. Click on “Reset settings” or “Clear data”.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting your keyboard will delete all saved words and personal settings. Before you do that, export your custom dictionary if it's important.

7 How to enter “№” in specific applications

Some apps (like WhatsApp or VK) can block the input of special characters through standard methods.

On WhatsApp:

• 📱 Use the clipboard (copy the sign "№" in advance).
• 📱 Install a third-party keyboard (e.g. SwiftKey).

In Google's documents:

• 📄 Type in Google search “number character” and copy from there.
• 📄 Use the Alt + 8470 combination on the physical keyboard connected.

In SMS:

• 💬 Switch to MIUI Keyboard, which works better with system messaging.
• 💬 Create a message template with the tag "№" in the Message app.

⚠️ Warning: Some banking applications (e.g., SberBank Online) may not have the clipboard insert for security reasons. In such cases, use the standard keyboard MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about entering the “№” sign on Xiaomi Redmi 9