How to remove red accents in Xiaomi notes: all ways

The red wavy lines under the words in the Notes app on Xiaomi smartphones are a common problem that annoys many users, and these highlights come from built-in spell checks that often mistakenly label correct words as errors, especially if you use jargon, foreign terms or specialized vocabulary. In some cases, the system doesn't even recognize Russian words with proper spelling, making it uncomfortable to work with notes.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can disable red accents, from simple keyboard settings to deep changes in system settings. It’s important to understand that the methods may vary depending on the MIUI version and device model (e.g. Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 13T). If one method doesn’t work, try the next one — at least one of them is guaranteed to help.

Why do you see red accents in your notes?

The main reason is automatic spell check, integrated into the Gboard system keyboard (Google) or the standard Xiaomi keyboard, the algorithm analyzes the input text and compares it to the built-in dictionary, and if a word is not in the database or written with a typo (according to the system), it is highlighted in red.

The problem is exacerbated in several cases:

• 📱 Use of non-standard vocabulary: professional terms, slang, proper names (for example, Aliexpress or YouTube»).
• 🌍 Mixed Input Language: If you switch between English and Russian in the same sentence.
• 🔄 An outdated version MIUI: in old firmware (below) MIUI (12) the dictionary may be incomplete.
• 📲 Keyboard conflict: if you install Gboard and Xiaomi keyboard, their settings may overlap.

Interestingly, on some devices (such as the Redmi 10 or POCO M4 Pro), accents appear even in manual input mode when auto-replacement is disabled, which is because spell checking works separately from auto-correction.

Method 1: Disabling spell check in keyboard settings

The fastest and most versatile method is to deactivate the check directly in the keyboard settings. The instructions are suitable for both the Gboard and the standard from Xiaomi.

For Gboard:

1. Open any input field (for example, in Notes or Messages).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to go into settings.
3. Select spelling → spelling check.
4. Switch the slider to the off position.

For the Xiaomi keyboard:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Language and Enter → Current Keyboard (MIUI).
2. Select the keyboard settings → spelling.
3. Turn off the spell check option.

Make sure the keyboard is updated to the latest version

Close all applications before changing settings

Reboot the smartphone after disabling the check

Check your notes for the presence of stresses-->

⚠️ Note: On some devices with MIUI 13+ The path to settings may vary. If you don't find spelling, try searching through the search box in the spelling settings».

Method 2: Adding words to a user dictionary

If you don't want to turn off the checkout completely, but you want to remove the emphasis under specific words (like names or terms), add them to the user's dictionary, which will make the system perceive them as correct.

For Gboard:

1. Open the keyboard settings (cog on the input panel).
2. Go to the dictionary. → Personal dictionary.
3. Click “+” and enter a word that is highlighted (e.g., “cryptocurrency”).
4. Save the changes.

For the Xiaomi keyboard:

1. Go to Settings → Language and Entering → MIUI Keyboard → Dictionary.
2. Choose the language (Russian) and add the words you want.

This is a useful method if the emphasis is small and appears under specific terms, but if there are hundreds of problematic words, it is easier to turn off the check completely.

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To quickly add a word to the Gboard dictionary, click on the underlined word and select "Add to the dictionary" in the context menu.

Method 3: Reset keyboard settings to factory

If previous methods didn't work, you might have a bad keyboard setting, and then you might have a factory reset, which won't delete your notes, but it will bring all your input settings back to their original state.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the keyboard (Gboard or MIUI Keyboard) and open the page.
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and confirm the action.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

After resetting, you have to reconfigure the keyboard (languages, themes, gestures), but the red accents should disappear. If the problem persists, move on to the next method.

⚠️ Note: Clearing the keyboard data will remove all manually added words from the user dictionary.Export them in advance if it is important (Gboard has an export option to Settings). → Dictionary).

Method 4: Installation of an alternative keyboard

If Xiaomi or Google’s built-in keyboards persist in emphasizing words, try a third-party solution, such as Microsoft’s SwiftKey or Fleksy’s offering more flexible spell-checking settings.

How to install and configure SwiftKey:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Activate the keyboard in Settings → Language and input → Current keyboard.
3. Open SwiftKey Settings and go to Spelling → Auto Replacement and Offers.
4. Turn off the "Spelling Check" option.

Third-party keyboards have the advantage of more precise algorithms and fine-tuning, such as SwiftKey, which allows you to turn off accents only for certain languages, leaving the check to others.

Method 5: Update MIUI or reset system

If the red accents appear after the firmware update or do not disappear under any settings, the problem may be a system failure.

• 🔄 Update MIUI: Check for fresh firmware in Settings → The phone. → System updates: Newer versions often fix keyboard bugs.
• 📱 Reset to factory settings: a last resort if other methods didn't help.Be sure to back up notes before reset via Settings → Memory. → Backup as all data will be deleted.

For discharge:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset All Settings (not to be confused with Erase All Data if you don’t want to delete files).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

⚠️ Warning: On devices with a bootloader unlocked, a reset may result in a device locking. Make sure you have access to the Mi Account linked to the phone.

Additional tips for working with notes

In addition to eliminating red accents, there are several life hacks that will make working with the Notes app more convenient:

• 📌 Sticking important notes: long-pressing note → «Secure».
• 🔍 Search by text: Use the search bar at the top to quickly find the information you need.
• 📤 Exports to PDF: open the note → «More» → «Exports».
• 🔒 Password protection: in the application settings you can install PIN-code.

If you often work with texts in different languages, consider alternative note-taking apps, such as:

• Google Keep – sync with Google account, no unnecessary stress.
• Evernote – formatting support and no spell check by default.
• Simplenote is a minimalist interface with no unnecessary features.

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If red highlights only appear in Notes but are not available in other apps (like Messages), the problem is not with the keyboard, but with the app itself. Try clearing its cache or reinstalling the update via Google Play.

FAQ: Frequent questions about highlights in Xiaomi notes