As screen sizes of Android devices keep getting smaller, a big part of the user interface becomes more important, and that is the keyboard. For many people, the keyboard is the central point of interaction with their smartphones. However, as people with larger fingers will tell you, typing accurately on a small keyboard can be a straight-up pain. If you’re dealing with this problem, then there’s good news for you: making your keyboard bigger on Android isn’t actually that hard to do. Here are simple steps you can follow to get started.

Step 1: Download a Third-Party Keyboard

While you can change the settings for the native keyboard already installed on your device, it’s often better to download a third-party keyboard app. Various apps can replace your default keyboard with one that is more comfortable to use. One of the most popular keyboards you can download is Google’s Gboard. This keyboard has various features, including the ability to adjust its size.

To download a third-party keyboard like Gboard, simply go to Google Play Store, search for the app name, and install it on your device. Once downloaded, follow the setup process to activate it.

Step 2: Adjust Keyboard Size

Once your new keyboard is installed and set up, the next step is to adjust the size to fit your needs. Depending on the app you downloaded, this process may differ, but we’ll highlight the steps for Gboard.

1. Open Settings: It’s recommended to use the Google Keyboard app from the app drawer, navigate to Settings and select Theme on the app.

2. Select Layouts: Within the theme selection page, click on layouts to show a list of available keyboard layouts.

3. Resize Keyboard: From the list of layouts, select your preferred keyboard layout, and choose ‘resize keyboard.’ You can then either adjust the keyboard’s height or the width. This step will differ with other keyboards, but the general idea should be about the same.

Once you’ve finished with these settings, you should be able to see your keyboard now. A more sizeable keyboard makes your typing easier and more efficient, so you can type faster and avoid making excess typos.

Conclusion

Increasing the size of your Android Keyboard may seem like a trivial matter, but for many, it’s necessary for seamless use. There are other ways you can customize your keyboard settings as well with different themes, layouts, and emojis, but starting with adjusting the size should bring the desired result. With the above steps, you can now comfortably use your device, eliminating any frustration caused by small displays or keys.