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How to Make a Keyboard Bigger on Android

There's two ways to resize the keyboard

By Matthew S. Smith Matthew S. Smith Writer Beloit College Matthew S. Smith has been writing about consumer tech since 2007. Formerly the Lead Editor at Digital Trends, he's also written for PC Mag, TechHive, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 11, 2021 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to Know

Change the keyboard's font size: Open Settings, tap Display > Advanced > Display Size.The Keyboard Height setting can change the keyboard's size, but not the font. This article provides instructions on how to make the keyboard bigger on Android.

How to Make a Keyboard Bigger on Android

These steps will make a keyboard bigger on Android and will work on all Android 11 phones that use the default Settings app. Open the Settings app. Tap Display. Tap Advanced. Open Display Size. You’ll see a screen with a slider and a preview of what your Android phone’s interface will look like. Move the slider up until the preview suits your preference. The new Display Size setting take effect immediately.

Related Android Settings

The above method is the only way to change the font size of the default Android keyboard on most phones that use a stock or near-stock interface. Android has a Font Size setting but counter to what you might expect; this doesn't change the keyboard's font size. Android's Magnification feature, available through the Accessibility menu, also doesn't work with the default keyboard. If you activate it with the keyboard open, you can only magnify the portion of the screen where the keyboard isn't visible. There is a downside to the Font Size setting; it changes the size of everything, not just the keyboard. That isn’t ideal if you only want a larger keyboard.

How Do I Enlarge My Keyboard

These steps will further increase the size of your Android keyboard but won't increase the size of the font. The results don’t improve readability but can make the keyboard easier to use for those who find the standard size cramped. It’s possible to reduce the size of the keyboard, as well. Unlike the first method, this option only makes the default Android keyboard larger. It doesn’t change the rest of the interface. Open the Messages app. Open any message. Tap the Text Message field you'd normally use to send a message. Tap the Gear icon that appears at the top of the Android keyboard. Open Preferences. Tap the Keyboard Height option. You'll see seven different options ranging from "Extra-short" to "Extra-tall." The default is "Normal." Tap the option you prefer. Your selection takes effect immediately.

More Ways to Resize Your Android Keyboard

The methods above use the default settings options in Android to change the size of the keyboard. They’re the quickest, most straightforward way to resize the Android keyboard. However, these default methods won't satisfy everyone because they can impact how other elements of Android appear. They also don't offer much versatility. You can further customize the size of Android's keyboard by installing a third-party option. The best Android keyboards, like Swiftkey and MessagEase, offer alternatives that can not only resize the Android keyboard but entirely change the typing experience, offering better one-handed use or more aggressive predictive text. How to Change the Keyboard Color on Your Phone FAQ How do I change the keyboard on Android? To choose your default Android keyboard, go to Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard. You can also download custom Android keyboards from the Google Play Store. How do I use Text-to-Speech on Android? To turn on text-to-speech on Android, go to Settings > Accessibility > Select to Speak. To change the language and voice, go to Settings > General management > Language and input > Text-to-Speech. What accessibility features does Android support? Android accessibility options include vision, hearing, and dexterity support. For a completely screenless Android experience, use Talkback to control your phone with your voice. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Zoom In or Out With Your Keyboard How to Make a Cent Sign on a Keyboard How to Make a Divide Sign on a Keyboard How to Change Text Size on Android How to Make a Bullet Point on a Keyboard How to Make an Arrow on a Keyboard How to Get iPhone Emojis for Your Android How to Change the Font Size on Your Screen How to Make a Schedule in Excel How to Change the Font Size on Kindle How to Make a Brochure in Microsoft Word How to Change Size of Icons on Android The 10 Best Reddit Apps for Android in 2022 10 Best Free Photo Resizers How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation How to Flash Custom ROMs on Android With TWRP Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies