Many owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, in an effort to personalize the interface, are wondering how to change the standard display of text in instant messengers. In particular, users are often interested in the possibility of using italic outline for all text in the Telegram application, not just for individual words. Standard functionality of the Android operating system and the shell MIUI or HyperOS does not provide a direct button “enable italics everywhere”, which creates the illusion of inaccessibility of the function.
However, there are proven ways to circumvent these limitations by using built-in message formatting capabilities or customized design themes. It is important to understand that changing the font throughout the application requires intervention in the system settings of display or installing modified versions of themes. In this guide, we will detail all available methods, from simple character combinations to deep customization of the system.
Before we take action, it's worth noting that some methods may require superuser rights or the installation of additional software. Data security remains a priority, so we'll only look at proven methods that do not violate the integrity of the system.
Built-in formatting of messages in Telegram
The easiest and most reliable way to get text in italics is to use native tools of the messenger itself. Telegram developers have provided a convenient markup system that works the same on all devices, including Xiaomi smartphones. To highlight a single word or phrase in italics, you do not need to change the settings of the phone.
To make it italic, you need to surround the desired phrase with the underline symbol, the syntax is as follows: your text. After sending the message, the recipient will see the text written in an inclined type, which is ideal for emphasizing on individual details without changing the overall style of correspondence.
An alternative way is available through the contextual selection menu, where you can simply select the text you type with your finger, click on the menu that appears (three dots or "B/I/U") and select the "Course" style. The system will wrap the text in the necessary characters, which is especially convenient if you do not want to remember special markup symbols.
- 📝 Use the character at the beginning and end of the phrase for quick formatting.
- ✍️ Select text and choose style through the editor’s pop-up menu.
- 🚀 Combine italics with bold and mono-width text for complex layout.
⚠️ Note: Formatting only works within messages. You can't change the interface font (menu, settings, chat lists) in this way.
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Use a combination __text__ to create bold italics if your version of Telegram supports advanced Markdown markup.
Change the system font through MIUI settings
The second layer of customization affects the system settings of your Xiaomi device. MIUI shell allows you to change the system font, which will automatically affect the display of text in many applications, including Telegram, if they support system styles.
Go to your phone's settings and find the Screen section and then the Font of the system. Here you'll see a catalog of available fonts. Some of them are cursive or can be customized by default. However, the standard set is often limited. To find a truly unique font, you'd better use the Mi Themes app.
In the theme store, search for queries like “Cursive”, “Italic” or “Handwriting.” Once you download and apply this typeface, you will change the appearance of the text throughout the system. Note that Chinese fonts may not display correctly, so choose options that support Cyrillic or Latin if the phone interface is in Russian.
Once you have applied the font, restart the device, which is a must-do step to apply the changes correctly to all layers of the system. If Telegram still displays text in normal font after the reboot, then the application ignores system styles and requires deeper intervention.
Use of third-party design themes
The most effective way to make the entire Telegram interface cursive on Xiaomi is to install specialized themes. The official messenger client supports downloading themes with the extension.attheme or.tdesktop-theme. These files can contain not only a color scheme, but also indications of the fonts used.
You can find them on specialized channels in Telegram itself or on forums dedicated to Android customization. When searching, pay attention to the description: it should indicate that the theme changes the interface font. After downloading the file, just open it, and the system will suggest applying the design in the messenger.
There is a risk of downloading a topic from an unknown developer that may contain malicious code or incorrect scripts. Always check author ratings and comments from other users before installing. Your account security is more important than aesthetics.
- 🎨 Look for themes marked “Custom Font” or “Italic Font” in the description.
- 🔒 Check the source of the theme file download to avoid viruses.
- ⚙️ Install themes only through the official Telegram client.
Where to look for safe topics?
Advanced Methods: Magisk Modules and Root Rights
For users who are not afraid of complex technical procedures and have Root rights, it opens the possibility of completely replacing the system fonts at the file level, which is guaranteed to make italic all text, including Telegram, since the application will take the font directly from the system.
You'll need an installed Magisk Module Manager. There are modules on the network that replace the standard Roboto font with its cursive version throughout the system. The installation process is as follows: download the module archive, open Magisk Manager, go to Modules and select Install from Storage.
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
(Font files should be replaced, which requires caution.)Using commands via ADB or terminal requires high accuracy. One error in the command syntax can lead to a cyclic device restart (bootloop). Therefore, this method is recommended only for advanced users who have spare firmware or the ability to reanimate the device via Fastboot.
⚠️ Warning: Getting Root rights voids warranty on Xiaomi device and may disrupt banking apps and Google Pay.
☑️ Preparation for Root-Modifications
Comparison of font change methods
To make it easier for you to choose the right option, we have prepared a comparative table of methods, each of which has its advantages and disadvantages depending on your goals and technical skills.
| Method | Difficulty | Coverage of changes | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markdown markup | Low. | Text of communications only | No. |
| MIUI system font | Medium | The whole system interface | Low. |
| Third-party topics | Medium | Telegram interface | Medium (source) |
| Root and modules | Tall. | Complete font replacement | Tall (brick) |
As you can see from the table, for most users, the best solution is a combination of MIUI font system settings and built-in message formatting, which balances visual style and device stability.
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Don’t try to replace system font files manually without Magisk modules – it’s almost guaranteed to break the system.