How to increase the keyboard on Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 12-14

Small buttons on the virtual keyboard of Xiaomi smartphone are a common cause of discomfort when typing, especially for users with large fingers or vision problems. Fortunately, MIUI offers several ways to scale the keyboard, and third-party solutions expand the possibilities even more. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of increasing the keyboard on Redmi devices, POCO and other lines of the brand – from standard settings to hidden functions and alternative applications.

It’s important to understand that the algorithm of actions may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and the model of the smartphone. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14.0.5, the path to the keyboard settings will be different than on the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 12.5. We took these nuances into account and gave universal instructions that will suit most devices. If your model is released after 2022, it is likely that it already has one of the latest versions of the shell installed, this simplifies the configuration process.

Before you make any changes, check which keyboard is the default one, 90% of the time it's a standard Google Keyboard app or a Xiaomi Keyboard, which will determine which settings you'll need, and then we'll look at both options, and alternatives for those who don't have the standard options.

1. Enlarge the keyboard through the MIUI settings (standard method)

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models, if the default is the branded keyboard.

1. Open any application where you can type text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the input field to make the keyboard appear.
3. Press the gear icon (⚙️) in the top row of the keyboard to open its settings.
4. Go to the layout and entry section (or Size and style in new versions).
5. Find the slider Keyboard Size and move it to the right for enlargement.
6. So, to reduce, move to the left.

If your MIUI version doesn’t have a slider, try an alternative path:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input.
• 🔍 Select the current keyboard (e.g., Xiaomi Keyboard).
• 📏 Find the Size or Layout option and adjust it.

On some models (e.g., the POCO F5 with MIUI 14), the option is hidden in the "Themes and Design" section, which is a feature of the shell customization. If you do not find the desired option, move on to the next method.

2. Size setting in Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Many Xiaomi users prefer Gboard over the standard keyboard due to the advanced features (gestures, translator, GIF). This application also has the option to resize, but it is hidden deeper.

1. Open the phone settings.
2. Go to System → Language and Entering → Virtual Keyboard.
3. Select Gboard (if it is not listed, install it from Google Play).
4. Press the layout → Size.
5. Choose one of the options offered: Normal, High or Very High.
6. For fine-tuning, tap the Setting manually and move the slider.

Gboard also has a floating keyboard feature that allows you to shrink the size and move the input block across the screen, which is convenient for viewing content and typing messages at the same time, to activate it:

• 🔄 Return to the Gboard settings.
• 🎯 Select the Floating Keyboard and turn on the switch.
• 📱 Adjust the size by pulling around the corners of the virtual block.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) The floating keyboard may conflict with navigation gestures. If the swipes are missing after activation, turn off the function or update the function. MIUI last-minute.

3. Use of One-Hand Mode to Increase Buttons

If you want to zoom in on the keyboard, rather than just make it bigger for ease of typing with one hand, MIUI has a special mode that compresses the keyboard interface and shifts it to the left or right corner of the screen, while increasing the size of the buttons. Here's how to turn it on:

1. Open any text box (for example, WhatsApp).
2. Tap the gear icon on the keyboard to open the settings.
3. Find the option of One Hand Mode (or One Hand Mode).
4. Select the screen side (left or right).
5. Adjust the size of the input zone with a slider.

This mode is especially useful for smartphones with large screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F4 GT), where reaching the top buttons of the keyboard with one hand is problematic, while the text itself is entered in a normal size, but the buttons become larger by reducing the overall width of the keyboard.

If your MIUI version doesn’t have this option, try an alternative way:

• 📲 Install Gboard and activate one-handed mode in its settings (Settings) → With one hand).
• 🔄 Turn on the option and select a side (Left or Right).
• 📏 Adjust the width of the keyboard by pulling the side border.

4. Hidden MIUI settings: changing the scale of the system

If standard methods don't work, you can try to scale the entire system, and it will affect not only the keyboard, but also other interface elements, and be careful: over-scaling can make some applications uncomfortable to use.

Instructions for MIUI 12-14:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select the size of the text and display.
3. In the Display Size section, move the slider to the right (for example, to Large or Very Large).
4. Confirm the changes and restart the device.

This method indirectly affects the size of the keyboard, because it increases all the interface elements, but it has side effects:

• ⚠️ Some applications (such as games) may not display correctly.
• ⚠️ On the screen of a notebook or browser will fit less text.
• ⚠️ Possible Display Problems in Google Maps or YouTube.

If the interface becomes uncomfortable after the changes, return the scale to its original state or try other ways from this article.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) Change in the scale of the display is reset after the update MIUI. To avoid this, fix the settings using the SetEdit application (root rights required).

5. Third-party keyboards with advanced settings

If built-in options MIUI If you don't like it, consider alternative keyboards from Google Play, which offer flexible customization of size, themes, gestures, and even support swipes for quick input.-3 decision:

To install a third-party keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open Settings → System → Language and input.
3. Press Virtual Keyboard → Keyboard management.
4. Activate the switch next to the new keyboard.
5. Go back to the language and enter and select it by default.

SwiftKey is one of the best options for Xiaomi thanks to deep integration with MIUI.To resize the keyboard in this app:

• 📱 Open SwiftKey Settings (cog icon on keyboard).
• 🎨 Go to Themes and layout.
• 📏 Select Size and adjust the height with a slider.

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If after installing a third-party keyboard it does not appear, restart the smartphone and re-select it in the default settings.

6. Problem Solving: The keyboard doesn't increase

Sometimes users find that the keyboard does not change size despite all the manipulations, and consider the reasons and ways to eliminate them:

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the keyboard settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the current keyboard (such as the Xiaomi Keyboard or Gboard).
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action and restart the device.

Some POCO models (e.g., POCO X5 Pro) may require resetting the keyboard settings after resetting the input language. Go to Settings → Additional → Language & Input → Virtual Keyboard and turn on the language you want.

7. Additional tips for easy typing

Increasing the size of the keyboard is not the only way to make typing more comfortable. Here are some useful tips for Xiaomi owners:

• 🎵 Turn on the tap sound: this will help you control input better.Way: Keyboard settings → Sound and vibration → Keyboard sound.
• 🔄 Activate auto-replace: reduce errors. in Gboard: Settings → Correction of text → Auto-replacement.
• 📱 Use gestures: SwiftKey or Gboard can swipe words over keys.
• 🌓 Set up night mode: dark keyboard theme reduces eye strain.Way: Keyboard settings → Topics → Dark.

For users who often type in two languages, it is useful to set up a quick layout switch. MIUI It's done this way:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Language and input.
2. Select the current keyboard.
3. Find the option of Input Languages and add the necessary ones.
4. Turn on the Language Switch button.

If you enter numbers or characters frequently, you can activate the number series in Gboard:

• 🔢 Go to Gboard Settings → layout.
• 🔢 Enable the number series option.

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Customizing your keyboard is a personalized process: Experiment with sizes, themes, and extra features to find the optimal balance between ease of use and speed of dialing.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the keyboard on Xiaomi