Small fonts in a mobile browser are a common problem, especially for users of Xiaomi Redmi smartphones with high-resolution screen. Yandex.Browser defaults to standard zoom settings, which are not always convenient: text on sites can seem too small, and constant zooming with your fingers tires. Fortunately, there are several ways to increase the font in Yandex, from built-in browser functions to MIUI system settings.
In this article, we’ll break down all the current methods, including hidden options that work even on older Redmi Note models. 8/9 and new flagships like Redmi K60. Important: Some methods require updating the browser to the latest version (at the time of the update). 2026 year-round 23.7). If you have an outdated firmware MIUI, Some of the functions may be missing – we will also warn you about this in advance.
1. Enlarge the font through the settings of Yandex.Browser
The most obvious and quick way is to use the built-in browser tools. Yandex offers two levels of text customization: global scale (for all sites) and individual (for specific pages).
Open your browser and tap the icon «☰» (three horizontal lines) in the lower right corner. Select Settings from the menu → Registration → Text size. There are 5 preset values available here, from Very Small to Very Large. For most Xiaomi Redmi users, the best option is Big or Very Large, as the screen is high. PPI (pixels per inch visually "compresses" text.
- 🔍 Search by Settings: There is a search bar at the top of the settings menu – type in “text size” to quickly find the item you want.
- 📱 Yandex.Browser shows example text when choosing a size – use this to evaluate the usability of reading.
- 🔄 Reset: If after changes, sites show a curve, return the value to Average and try another method.
Note that this method does not affect the system font in MIUI – only Yandex.Browser will be affected by the changes, and some sites (for example, vk.com or google.com) may ignore these settings due to their own display styles.
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If after changing the text size, the sites began to look “broken” (hidden blocks, cropped pictures), try to turn on the option Simplified Mode in the browser settings - it adapts the layout for large font.
2. Gesture scaling (zooming)
If you need to temporarily enlarge text on a particular page, use a zoom gesture. This method works on all Xiaomi Redmi smartphones, regardless of the MIUI version or browser.
- Open the desired page in Yandex.Browser.
- Touch the screen with two fingers and spread them to the sides (the gesture of "stretching").
- To return the original scale, bring your fingers together (the “compression” gesture).
An important nuance: many modern sites (especially responsive ones) block zooming through the meta viewport tag, in which case gestures will not work, the solution is to use the mode for the computer (we will discuss it in the next section) or enable forced zoom in the browser settings:
⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 10A or Redmi 9C) zoom gestures may conflict with system navigation gestures. If the browser accidentally folds when you spread your fingers, turn off gestures in Settings → System system → Gestures.
To zoom in continuously, go to Settings → Additional → Special Features and enable Forced Scaling. This will cause the browser to ignore site restrictions, but may result in incorrect display of some items (such as drop-down menus).
3. Mode "For the computer" and its features
Switching to the desktop version of the site often solves the problem of small print, since many resources use larger fonts for PC.
- Open the page you want.
- Slap the icon «☰» → «For the computer" (or "PC version»).
- Update the page (sometimes required to apply the changes).
Advantages of the method:
- 🖥️ Font is getting bigger on most websites (especially news and blogs).
- 🔍 Access to advanced features of the web version (for example, the full version of YouTube or Facebook).
Disadvantages:
- 📱 Inconvenient navigation – sites are not adapted to the touch screen.
- 🔄 Some features may not work (e.g., mobile payments or geolocation).
Some Xiaomi Redmi models (such as the Redmi Note 11 Pro+) have horizontal scrolling in desktop mode, making it difficult to read. To avoid this, turn on the default mobile version in your browser settings, and use desktop mode only for problematic sites.
4. System settings of font in MIUI
If small text bothers you not only in Yandex, but also in other applications, it makes sense to change the system font size in MIUI. This will affect all programs, including the browser.
- Open the Settings → Screen.
- Select Text Size (or Font Size in older versions of MIUI).
- Move the slider to the right to zoom in.
- Confirm the changes – the system will suggest restarting the device.
Important details:
- 📏 On Xiaomi Redmi with MIUI 14 available 7 scale levels (in MIUI 12 - only 5).
- 🔄 After changing the system font, some apps (such as Telegram or WhatsApp) may require a restart.
- ⚠️ In the models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K50) Too large a font can lead to increased energy consumption due to greater load on the GPU.
If after changing the system font, the text in Yandex.Browser became disproportionately large or “blurred”, return the settings to the Standard and use the methods from the previous sections.
What to do if the font size slider is inactive?
5. Special facilities for the visually impaired
If standard methods don't work, MIUI has advanced tools for visually impaired users, which not only increase font but also improve contrast, which makes reading easier, and you can activate them like this:
- Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Improve visibility.
- Enable the option Large text – this will increase the font in all applications, including Yandex.Browser.
- Additionally, activate High Contrast if the text merges with the background.
The specifics of this regime:
| Function | The effect | Side effects |
|---|---|---|
| Large text | Increases font by 20–30% above the standard maximum | Can “move” interface elements in some applications |
| High contrast | Makes the text black on a white background (or vice versa) | Distorted colors on websites (such as Instagram) |
| Color filters | Helps with color blindness (for example, shades of gray) | May interfere with the perception of graphs and pictures |
On Xiaomi Redmi models with Snapdragon 8 Series processor (such as Redmi K60 Pro), enabling the “Big Text” mode can lead to minor lags when scrolling long web pages due to the increased load on the Adreno GPU. If you notice slowdowns, turn off the option or reduce animation in Settings → About Phone → Additional → Windows animation.
6. Third-party solutions: browsers with flexible settings
If Yandex.Browser stubbornly ignores your attempts to enlarge the font, consider alternative browsers with advanced zoom options.-3 Options for Xiaomi Redmi:
- 🦊 Firefox Focus: Lightweight browser with Settings → Availability → Minimum font size: allows you to set a fixed minimum (e.g, 16px), below which the text will not be displayed.
- 🌐 Kiwi Browser: Chromium-based, but with Settings option → Special facilities → Forced zoom works even on sites that block scaling.
- 🛡️ Brave: There is a design in the settings → Default font size with support for custom values (up to 200% of the standard).
Before installing a third-party browser, check it is compatible with your Redmi model.For example, Firefox Focus can brake on budget devices (like Redmi 9A), and Kiwi Browser requires at least 4 GB of RAM for smooth operation.
⚠️ Note: If you use alternative browsers, synchronization of bookmarks and history with Yandex.Account will become unavailable. If it is critical, export data through Settings → Import/Export to Yandex.Browser before the transition.