How to remove the emphasis in notes on Xiaomi: a step-by-step guide

Emphasized text in notes on Xiaomi smartphones can appear unexpectedly – after updating MIUI, copying from other applications or accidentally pressing formatting buttons – this problem is especially relevant for users who are actively using the standard Notes app to work with texts, to-do lists or save important information.

Unlike classic text editors, where underline is added consciously, MIUI sometimes turns on automatically — for example, when inserting hyperlinks or after synchronizing with the cloud. Fortunately, you can remove unnecessary formatting in several ways, from simple hotkeys to resetting application settings. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, including the hidden functions of MIUI 14/15, and explain why underline can return after removal.

Important: If you’re using Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, or other Android 13/14-based models, check the Notes app version in Settings → Apps → App Management → Notes. In new MIUI builds, the note editor interface may be different, but the deletion principles remain the same.

Why is the text in Xiaomi notes highlighted on its own?

There are several reasons for auto-emphasizing text in the Notes app** on Xiaomi, most often due to:

• 🔄 Copying from other sources: when inserting text from the browser, messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp) or documents (Word, Google Docs), the original formatting is retained, including underlining the text.

Less commonly, the problem is caused by bugs in the app itself — for example, versions 12.5.8–12.7.3 Notes had a well-known glitch when the underline appeared when editing lists (• or 1.). If none of the methods below helps, check for updates to the app in the Mi App Store or Google Play.

Method 1: Remove the underline through the formatting panel

The most obvious method is to use the built-in editor tools, which works 90% of the time and doesn't require any additional steps:

1. Open the note with the underlined text.
2. Select a fragment with unnecessary formatting (or click Allocate in the menu).
3. Click on the icon "A" (format panel) at the top of the screen.
4. In the menu that opens, tap the "U" button** (underline) to turn it off. The icon should turn grey.

If the U button is inactive (grey), then the underline is not applied through standard tools, in which case, try method 2 or 3.

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Some models (e.g. Redmi 10C) MIUI 12.5) The formatting panel is hidden behind the button ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner.

Method 2: Inserting text without formatting

When the underline appears when you copy it from other applications, it's easier to prevent it from appearing in advance.

1. Copy text to the clipboard (for example, from the browser or messenger).
2. Open the note in the Notes app** and hold your finger in the input field until the menu appears.
3. Select "Insert without formatting"** (or Paste as plain text in English).

If this option is not available, use the following workaround:

• 📝 Insert text into Notepad (Google Keep or any other simple application).
• 🔄 Copy it from there and paste it into Xiaomi notes - formatting will reset.

Method 3: Resetting styles through export/import notes

This method helps when the underline is "printed" into the text itself and not removed by standard means.

1. Open the exported file through any text editor (e.g. WPS Office).

Important: When exporting to.txt, not only styles are lost, but also attachments (photos, audio, checklists) If the note contains multimedia, first save them separately.

Method 4: Cleaning the cache and data of the Notes application

If the underline appears in all notes or returns after deleting, the problem may be in the damaged settings of the application.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Notes and tap it.
3. If it doesn’t help, click Clear the data (⚠️ This will remove all local notes that are not synced with the Mi Cloud).

⚠️ Note: Before clearing the data, make sure that the notes are saved in the cloud (Settings) → Synchronization → Mi Cloud → Otherwise, the information will be lost without the possibility of recovery.

Method 5: Use ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If standard methods fail and underlining interferes with work, you can reset the editor settings via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for users with unlocked bootloader or enabled debugging over USB.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and enable USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap on version, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers).
2. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
3. Open the command line in the folder with adb.exe and execute: adb shell pm clear com.miui.notes This command will reset all the Notes app data to factory.

After restarting the device, the underline should disappear. If the problem persists, check for root rights and do:

adb shell rm -rf /data/data/com.miui.notes/shared_prefs/*

(Deletes the application settings files).

⚠️ Attention: use ADB It can cause the system to be unstable if the commands are entered incorrectly. Don't execute them unless you're sure of what you're doing. MIUI Global some teams may be blocked.

Comparison of methods: which way to choose?

Depending on the reason for the emphasis and your level of training, choose the best option from the table:

For most users, the first three are sufficient, and data cleanup or ADB should only be used if the emphasis is systemic, such as appearing in new notes.

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Before using radical methods (data reset, ADB), always check if notes are synchronized with Mi Cloud.

What to do if the underline returns?

If the underline appears again after removal, the problem may lie in:

• 🔄 Autosynchronization with Mi Cloud: Old text styles are restored from the cloud.Solution - disable sync for Notes in Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud for 5-10 minutes, remove the underline, then turn it back on.
• 📱 Updates MIUI: certain assemblies (e.g, MIUI 14.0.4 for Redmi Note 11) have formatted bugs. Check for updates in Settings → Updating the system.
• 🖥️ Conflict with other apps: If you use alternative keyboards (Gboard, SwiftKey) or text editors, they may impose their own styles.

In extreme cases, create a new note and transfer text there manually – sometimes this helps to “reset” hidden formatting tags.

FAQ: Frequent questions about underlining in Xiaomi notes