How to increase the font on the keyboard Xiaomi Redmi: all working methods

The small font on the Xiaomi Redmi keyboard creates discomfort when typing, especially for users with vision problems or in bright sunlight. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not always provide obvious settings for scaling text in the keyboard, unlike the system font. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to increase the font, including hidden MIUI functions, settings for standard and third-party keyboards, as well as workaround solutions for older models.

The problem is relevant for most Redmi devices (Redmi Note 7 to Redmi 12) and for Xiaomi flagship devices based on MIUI 12-14. It is important to understand that the font size of the keyboard and the size of the system font are regulated by different parameters - changing one does not always affect the other. We tested all methods on current firmware and identified those that work consistently.

Why is the typeface on the keyboard too small?

The reasons for the small font on the Xiaomi Redmi keyboard fall into two categories:

• 📱 Hardware restrictions: on small-screen devices (e.g. Redmi) 9A Redmi 7 – The manufacturer deliberately reduces the size of the interface elements to put more characters on the keyboard.
• 🔧 Program settings: in MIUI By default, the “charge saving” or “performance optimization” mode is activated, which can reset user font settings.
• 🔄 Firmware updates: after upgrade to new version MIUI (For example, from 12 to 13) keyboard parameters, including text size, are sometimes reset.
• 🎯 Keyboard specifics: the standard Mi Keyboard app has limited settings compared to Gboard or SwiftKey.

Most often, the problem occurs after resetting or flashing the device, which can be solved in 80% of cases without installing additional applications, it is enough to adjust existing settings correctly, but on some models (for example, Redmi 5/5A), you may need to install an alternative keyboard.

Method 1: Resize the font in the MIUI settings

The most obvious method is to increase the system font, which will indirectly affect the keyboard, which works on all Xiaomi Redmi devices with MIUI 11 and later:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select Text Size (or Font Size in Older Versions).
3. Move the slider to the right to the value of Very Large or Maximum.
4. Restart the device (required!) so that the changes apply to all applications, including the keyboard.

⚠️ Attention: This method increases the font throughout the system, not just on the keyboard. If you need to resize the text exclusively on the keyboard, move on to the next method.

Check out the MIUI version (Settings → About the phone)

Backup your settings (Settings → Additional → Backup)

Close all active applications

Connect the charger (in case of a long reboot)-->

On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) the Screen menu has an optional font style. Try to choose a font with obviously large characters (e.g. Mi Sans Bold), this can increase the text on the keyboard.

Method 2: Setting up the standard Mi Keyboard

The standard Mi Keyboard has hidden zoom options that aren't always obvious.

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in Notes).
2. Touch the badge. ⚙️ (gear) on the keyboard to open its settings.
3. Select Size and layout (or the look of the keyboard in older versions).
4. Activate the option Enlarged keys - this will automatically increase the font size on them.
5. If you don’t have an option, try changing the Keyboard Theme to Large or Contrast.

🔍 Secret trick: On some firmware (MIUI 12.5-13) you can hold your finger on the 123 key (switch to numbers) for 3 seconds, and you'll see a hidden menu with additional zoom options.

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If after changing the settings, the keyboard became too large and does not fit on the screen, go back to the Size and layout menu and turn off the option to Show the number row - this will free up space for symbols.

Method 3: Install an alternative keyboard (Gboard, SwiftKey)

If standard methods don’t work, the most reliable solution is to install a third-party keyboard. Google’s Gboard and Microsoft’s SwiftKey offer flexible font settings that are not available in the Mi Keyboard.

Instructions for Gboard:

1. Install Gboard from Google Play.
2. Activate the keyboard in settings: Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual Keyboard → Keyboard management.
3. Open any text field, touch the icon ⚙️ on the keyboard and select Settings → Topics → Create your own theme.
4. In the Text section, increase the key font size to a maximum (150–200%).
5. Save the topic and apply it.

📌 The benefits of Gboard:

• 🔍 Flexible font size setting (50 to 200%).
• 🎨 The ability to create your own theme with contrasting colors.
• 🔄 Automatic backup of settings in your Google account.
• 🌐 Support for gestures and voice input.

SwiftKey is similar, but the font settings are in the Layout and Keys section → Key Size. Both apps are completely free and compatible with all Xiaomi Redmi models.

Method 4: Using the Loop function to temporarily increase

If you need to increase the keyboard font temporarily (for example, to type long text), use the built-in Loop function in MIUI. This method does not change the keyboard settings, but allows you to enlarge any element on the screen by 2-5 times.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Loop.
2. Activate the switch and select the launch method: 🔘 Triple touch (convenient for quick access). 🔘 Availability button (appears in the notification panel).

Open the keyboard and run the magnifying glass in the selected way.

Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in.

⚠️ Attention: The Loop function increases the entire screen, not just the keyboard, and this can be a typing inconvenience because the characters will move beyond the visible area.

💡 Tip: If the magnifying glass interferes with the set, reduce the magnification zone. To do this, after activating the magnifying glass, compress your fingers on the screen - there will be a frame that you can move and scale.

Method 5: Change the screen resolution (for power users)

This method is suitable for advanced users, because it requires changing system parameters, the essence is to reduce the screen resolution, which automatically increases all interface elements, including the font on the keyboard.

Instructions:

1. Enable Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times)
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the Minimum Width option (or Smallest Width in English).
4. Set a value of 360 dp or 400 dp (the smaller the number, the larger the elements).
5. Reset the device.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions