How to increase the font on the keyboard Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI and Gboard

Small font on Xiaomi keyboard is a common problem for visually impaired users or those who are used to large characters. Unfortunately, standard MIUI settings do not have a direct text size regulator for the system keyboard, but there are several workarounds. In this article, we will analyze all working methods, from built-in functions to installing alternative keyboards with flexible settings.

It is important to understand that the algorithm of actions depends on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14), the smartphone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.) and the type of keyboard used. We will look at solutions for the standard MIUI keyboard, Gboard (from Google) and other popular alternatives. If you are not sure about your firmware version, check it in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

We warn you right away: some methods require superuser rights (root) or install third-party applications, and we will mark these cases separately so that you can choose the most secure and convenient option for yourself.

1. Enlarge the font through the settings of the MIUI system

The easiest way is to zoom in on the entire interface, which will automatically zoom in on the font on the keyboard, which works on all Xiaomi devices without any additional apps, but has the side effect of getting bigger all the elements of the system, including icons and menus.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select Text Size (or Font Size in new MIUI versions).
3. Move the slider to the right to enlarge the font, and we recommend starting with the value Large (125%).
4. Restart the device to apply the changes.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50) If you have a scale of over 130%, you may see some applications cropping (e.g. Telegram or VKontakte), in which case you can try to reduce the value to 120% or use alternative methods from this article.

2. Adjust font size in Gboard (keyboard from Google)

Gboard is the most popular alternative to the standard MIUI keyboard, and it has a built-in character resizing feature, which is suitable if you are willing to change the keyboard (installation takes less than a minute).

How to increase the font in Gboard:

• 📱 Install Gboard from Google Play (if not already installed).
• 🔧 Activate the keyboard: go to Settings → System system → keyboard → Current keyboard and select Gboard.
• ⚙️ Open Gboard Settings: Click on the gear icon in the keyboard bar or through Settings → System system → keyboard → Gboard.
• 🔍 Select Topics → Set up the topic → Size keys and move the slider to Big or Very Large.

In addition, you can configure in Gboard:

• 🎨 Color scheme (dark/light theme).
• 🔤 Key height (useful for users with large fingers).
• 🔍 Transparency (if symbols merge with background).

Download Gboard from the official store | Backup the settings of the current keyboard | Check the free space (at least 100 MB) |Reboot the phone after installation-->

3. Use of special keyboards with large font

If built-in techniques don't fit, consider keyboards initially targeted at users with vision problems.-3 variant:

💡 Tip: Before installing a third-party keyboard, check the reviews of Xiaomi users - some applications may conflict with the user's experience. MIUI (For example, do not display emojis or reset settings after rebooting).

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If after installing a new keyboard, voice input or autocomplete disappears, go back to the System → Keyboard settings and turn on the appropriate permissions for the application.

4. Change font through ADB (for power users)

This method is suitable for those who are ready to work with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), it allows you to change the system settings of the font without root rights, but requires a connection to a computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times), then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put system font_scale 1.3

Where 1.3 is the zoom ratio (you can set it from 1.0 to 1.5). After you execute the command, restart the device.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. banking or games) may not display correctly at a font scale above 1.3. If you experience interface problems after the change, return the value to 1.0 by the same command.

5. Enlarge the font with Launchers (shells)

Some launchers (like Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher) allow you to scale the font globally, which indirectly affects the keyboard, a method less effective than specialized settings, but can be a temporary solution.

How to set up:

• 📲 Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
• 🔧 Go to the launcher settings: a long press on the desktop → Settings.
• 🔍 Go to the Appearance. → Type size and select a very large.
• 🔄 Reset the device.

Importantly, this only works for desktop text and app menus, and it doesn't affect the font size directly on the keyboard, but it can improve the readability of the interface as a whole.

6. Solving problems after changing font

Sometimes when you zoom in, you get a problem, and here are the typical situations and the ways to fix them.

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📱 Updates MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → System update: New firmware versions may have additional font settings.
• 🔍 Application conflicts: Some programs (such as Greenify or Battery Saver) can block changes to system settings.

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On devices with MIUI 14 and later, the option Adaptive font in the screen settings has been introduced, which automatically adjusts the text size to lighting and time of day, which can be useful for users with eye fatigue.

FAQ: Frequent questions about font augmentation on Xiaomi