How to make Android keyboard bigger

To make your mobile experience easier to navigate, you can change the font size on Android . When text, fonts, and icons are easier to see, you may also want to make your Android keyboard larger.

Depending on your phone, the small keys on the virtual keyboard can be difficult to see and tap when typing. The small size can be especially difficult if you use your thumbs to type.

Fortunately, the default keyboard (and any other keyboards you may have installed) can be tweaked to make typing easier. So in this guide, Quantrimang.com will show you how to make the keyboard on your phone larger. It will also show you how to make it smaller if it takes up too much space on the screen.

Note : The steps to resize the Android keyboard will vary depending on the manufacturer and version of Android. This article will use the Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy to demonstrate the differences. This should give you an idea of ​​what to look for on your device.

How to adjust keyboard size on Google Pixel

If you're having trouble typing on your Android device because the keyboard is too small, you can make it larger. The Pixel runs stock Android , and these steps will be standard on many phones.

Make Android Keyboard Bigger

1. Launch an app for typing, such as Chrome, or start composing a text message so that the virtual keyboard appears on the screen.

2. Tap the Gboard toolbar icon in the top left — it looks like 4 squares with a circle around them.

3. Click the Resize button when the options appear on the menu.

4. Drag the blue handle at the top to make the keyboard size larger.

5. You can drag it up to make it as large as you want. For example, when you reach the maximum size, the border around the keyboard will appear red.

6. After resizing, tap the check mark icon at the top of the keyboard to save the resize.

Reduce Android Keyboard Size

If the keyboard takes up too much screen space, you can make the keyboard smaller using the following steps.

1. Open the keyboard on your Android device.

2. Click the toolbar icon for more options.

3. Tap the Resize icon when the keyboard options appear.

4. Drag the top tab towards the bottom of the screen. When you reach maximum zoom, the border will turn red.

5. Once you have achieved the desired size, tap the check mark icon inside the keyboard border to save the changes.

How to change keyboard size on Samsung Galaxy

As we've pointed out in other Android articles, the Samsung phone experience is different from other devices with Samsung's One UI. But you can resize the keyboard using the following steps.

Make Samsung Galaxy keyboard bigger

1. Pull up the keyboard by typing a search query or starting a text message.

2. Tap the three dots button from the keyboard toolbar.

3. Tap the Keyboard size button from the options - you may need to swipe left or right to find it.

4. Drag the blue handle up to make it larger.

5. When the maximum allowed size is reached, the border will turn red.

6. When you reach the desired size, tap the Done button .

Make Samsung Galaxy keyboard smaller

If the keyboard takes up too much space on your screen, you can always minimize the keyboard or reset it to its default size.

1. Drag the virtual keyboard up onto your Android device's screen.

2. Tap the three-dot button on the keyboard toolbar.

3. Select the Keyboard size button from the list of options.

4. Drag the blue handle down to a more manageable size.

5. The border around the keyboard will appear red when it reaches its smallest size.

6. Tap the Done button when the keyboard is the size you want.

7. You can click the Reset button if you have made too many size adjustments and want the keyboard to return to its default size.

Whether you make the Android keyboard larger or smaller, the size you choose will be reflected throughout your Android experience. Just remember that when you make the keyboard larger, it will use up more screen real estate.

So, for example, you'll need to scroll more while searching the web. But the good news is that you can always shrink the keyboard size or reset it.

If you increase the size of fonts, text, and icons on your Android screen, whether larger or not, you may want to make the keyboard larger for an easier typing experience.

Some frequently asked questions

How to change keyboard on Android?

To choose your default Android keyboard, go to Settings > System > Languages ​​& input > Virtual keyboard . You can also download a custom Android keyboard from the Google Play Store.

How to 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 screen-free Android experience, use Talkback to control your phone with your voice.