How to increase the size of letters on the keyboard Xiaomi: a complete guide with pictures

Are you tired of squinting while trying to make out the small letters on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO keyboard? this problem is especially relevant for users with poor eyesight or owners of smartphones with large screens, where the standard font size seems unreasonably small. Fortunately, MIUI has several ways to zoom in text - both through system settings and with third-party apps.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods, including hidden MIUI functions, setting popular keyboards (Gboard, SwiftKey), as well as solutions for cases when standard settings do not work. Particular attention will be paid to the Xiaomi 12/13/14 series, Redmi Note 11/12 and POCO F4/F5, where the interface may differ. All instructions are relevant for MIUI 14/15 and Android 13/14.

Before you start, make sure your smartphone is updated to the latest firmware version – some options may not be available in older builds. Check out the MIUI version from the Settings menu → About Phone → MIUI version.

1. Enlarge the font through the MIUI system settings

The easiest way is to scale the entire interface, including the keyboard, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of the model, but has a limitation: with the keyboard, all system elements will be increased.

How to do this:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Screen section.
3. Select Text Size or Screen Size (name depends on MIUI version).
4. Move the slider to the right to enlarge the font, and we recommend starting with 110%, which is usually enough for a comfortable type.
5. Click Ready and confirm the changes.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO X3, Redmi 9A) When you zoom in, you can pull out icons on your desktop. To put them back, hold the free area of the screen with your finger and select Restore the layout.

If after zooming in, the keyboard has become too large and takes up half the screen, try an alternative method from the next section.

2.Setting font size in the standard MIUI keyboard

The standard MIUI keyboard (Xiaomi Keyboard app) has hidden font settings that many users don't notice, allowing you to resize letters regardless of the system scale.

Instructions:

1. Open any application where the keyboard appears (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Touch the badge. ⚙️ Settings on the keyboard panel (usually located to the right of the space).
3. Select Additional Settings → Size and layout.
4. In the key size section, move the text size slider to the right. Available values: 80 to 130%.
5. To apply the changes, press OK and restart the keyboard (close and open the application again).

💡 Useful advice: If you have a version MIUI No text size, try updating your keyboard via Google Play (search for "Xiaomi Keyboard"). On some firmware, these settings only appear after the update.

The Xiaomi 13 Pro and POCO F5 with MIUI 15 may also feature an option called Keyboard Style, which offers larger-typical themes (such as "Big Text"), which change not only the size but also the contrast of letters, which is useful in bright sunlight.

3.Using the Gboard keyboard from Google

If the standard MIUI keyboard doesn't suit, the best alternative is Google's Gboard, which offers flexible font settings and supports gestures, which speeds up typing.

How to increase the font in Gboard:

• 📱 Install Gboard from Google Play (if not already installed).
• 🔧 Open any text field, call the keyboard and tap the icon. ⚙️ (or hold the comma).
• 📏 Select Settings → Topics → Set up your own theme.
• 🔍 Scroll down to the section Key Size and move the text size slider to Big or Very Large.
• 🎨 Change the color scheme if you wish (for example, a dark theme with white font improves readability).

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), the Gboard may conflict with the system keyboard.If the keyboard doesn't appear after installing the Gboard, go to Settings → System and device → Language and input → Virtual keyboard and switch on the switch next to Gboard.

Gboard also supports voice and handwriting, which can be useful for users with vision problems. To enable these features, go to Gboard Settings → Voice or Manual.

4. Hidden developer parameters for fine-tuning

If standard methods don't work, you can use developer mode, which is suitable for power users and allows you to change the screen density (DPI), which directly affects the font size.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Find the MIUI Version and tap it 7 times in a row. You will be notified, "You've become a developer!"
2. Change the screen density: Go back to Settings and open a new Developer section (usually at the bottom of the list). Find Minimum Width (or Screen Density) setting. The default is 480 or 440. Reduce it by 20-30 units (like 480 to 450). Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Attention: Change DPI It can cause some applications to display incorrectly (e.g., banking or gaming) If the interface is "got" after changing, return the standard value and restart the device. POCO F3 Xiaomi 11T This method is sometimes reset after an update. MIUI.

5. Special applications for enlarging the font

If none of the above methods worked, you can use third-party utilities, which change system parameters without the need for root rights, but require caution when using them.

Top.-3 print-enhancement:

• 🔍 Big Font - allows you to resize the font for individual applications, including the keyboard. MIUI 12-15 rootless.
• 📱 Font Size Changer – Supports the creation of profiles for different scripts (for example, large font only for the keyboard).
• ⚙️ Display Size Changer – Advanced Change Utility DPI fine-tuning.

💡 Useful tip: Before using third-party apps, create a restore point in Settings → Memory. → Backup. Some utilities may conflict with MIUI, Especially on HyperOS models (e.g. Xiaomi 14).

Example of settings in Big Font:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and give access to Special Opportunities (a pop-up will appear automatically).
3. Select the keyboard in the list of applications.
4. Move the slider Font size to the desired value (maximum - 150%).
5. Press Apply and restart the keyboard.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi Note 12 and later, some font-changing apps may be blocked by security MIUI. If nothing has happened after the change is applied, check the blocking notifications in Settings. → Memory. → Auto-start.

6.Alternative solutions for users with poor vision

If enlarging the font doesn’t solve the problem, consider additional MIUI features designed for people with disabilities:

• 👓 High contrast mode: Makes text clearer in the background. Included in Settings → Special facilities → Contrast text.
• 🔊 Voice input: instead of typing, use dictation. Activated by long comma pressing in Gboard.
• 📖 Screen zoom: triple touching on the screen brings any element closer. → Special facilities → Gesture of magnification.
• 🌓 Color inversion: changes the color on the screen (white text on a black background is easier to read) → Screen. → Color mode.

💡 Key takeaway: Combine several methods for maximum comfort, such as increasing the system font to 120%, installing a Gboard with the theme "High Contrast" and activating the zoom gesture for quick zooming.

On the Xiaomi Pad 6 and other Xiaomi tablets, these features are especially useful, as the large screen allows you to use a larger font without losing convenience.

FAQ: Frequent questions about increasing font on the Xiaomi keyboard