The smartphone Honor 8A remains a popular device due to its reliability, but the standard interface settings are not always suitable for every user. This is especially true for people with low vision, for whom small font on the virtual keyboard becomes a serious obstacle when typing. A logical question arises: how to make the letters on the keyboard largerto make typing comfortable and fast?
Unfortunately, the Android system does not have one universal button “Make the keyboard huge”, since the size of the characters depends on the specific input application you are using. Owners Huawei and Honor may encounter a pre-installed keyboard from the manufacturer or a standard one Gboard from Google. In this article we will look at all the possible ways to change the font scale, from system settings to installing specialized applications.
You need to understand that changing the size of letters on the input screen often entails redrawing the entire interface. Some methods only affect the height of the buttons, while others change the boldness and font size of the characters themselves. Let's take a closer look at the action algorithms for different scenarios for using your device.
System font settings in EMUI
The first and most obvious step is to change the global text display settings in the shell EMUI, which is set to Honor 8A. This method affects not only the keyboard, but also all menus, messages, and web pages. To access these parameters, you need to open the application Settings and find the section Screen and brightness.
Inside this menu there is an item Text Size. By moving the slider to the right, you increase the scale of all text elements of the system. However, it is worth noting that on some firmware versions this action changes the size of the labels under the icons, but does not always proportionally increase the height of the buttons on the keyboard itself. However, this is the base from which optimization is worth starting.
If the standard slider is not enough, there is often a hidden menu Screen size (or DPI) in the same section. Reducing the DPI value visually enlarges all interface elements, making the keyboard buttons larger, but at the same time less information fits on the screen. This is a compromise between typing convenience and display capacity.
⚠️ Attention: When DPI is greatly reduced, some interface elements may be cut off or overlap each other. We recommend changing the values gradually, checking usability after each step.
If after changing the system font the keyboard remains the same, it means that the input application has its own independent settings that you need to look for inside it.
Setting up the built-in Huawei keyboard
Many users Honor 8A continue to use the native keyboard from Huaweithat comes with the device out of the box. This application has quite flexible settings hidden deep in the menu. To get there, open any text input field so that the keyboard appears, and click on the gear icon or the icon with four squares in the top panel.
In the menu that opens, select the item Settings, and then go to the section Keyboard settings. Here you will find the Keyboard heightoption. Changing this parameter directly affects the size of the buttons and, accordingly, the size of the letters displayed on them. Options are available from “Small” to “Very Large”.
Also in the settings you can activate the mode one-handed control, which moves the keyboard to the side and slightly changes the proportions, which sometimes helps you see the symbols better. Don't forget to check the Sound and vibrationsection, as tactile feedback helps confirm pressing when visual control is difficult.
- 🔍 Go to settings through the gear icon on the panel tools.
- 📏 Select Keyboard Height to change the size of the buttons.
- 🖐 Activate one-handed input mode to move the panel.
- 🔊 Adjust vibration for better tactile feedback.
If you don't found the mentioned items, perhaps the manufacturer changed the menu layout in the latest security patch.
Increasing font size in Gboard (Google Keyboard)
If you have installed or are using a standard keyboard from Google - Gboard, the setup process will look different. This is one of the most popular solutions for Android, and it offers its own scaling mechanisms. Open the phone settings, go to the section System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → Gboard.
In the keyboard menu, find the item Settings. There is no direct font size slider, but there is an important option Adjusting the keyboard height. By default it is set to “Medium”. By switching it to “High” or “Very High”, you will significantly increase the area of each button, which will make the letters more readable.
In addition, in the section Theme you can choose a contrasting design style. Using a dark theme with light letters or vice versa improves the perception of characters. Some themes in Gboard use larger and bolder fonts by default, which is a great hack for improving visibility without deep settings.
Gboard Secret Feature
There is a “Preferences” section in Gboard settings. Turning on the Number Row option there will add a row of numbers on top, which may reduce the height of the main buttons a bit, but will make it easier to type numbers without switching layers.
For those who want maximum control, there is the option of using Android's accessibility features in conjunction with Gboard. In the phone settings in the section Special features you can enable Zoom. This will allow you to make a pinch gesture with two fingers directly on the keyboard to temporarily increase its zoom to a gigantic size.
Using Yandex Keyboard for maximum size
The third option, which often turns out to be the most effective for Russian-speaking users are Yandex Keyboard. Developers from Yandex paid special attention to customization, and here you can really make the letters very large. Download the application from Google Play or AppGallery and activate it as an input method.
After installation, click on the settings gear and select Appearance. Here you will find the slider Keyboard size. Unlike other solutions, this slider allows you to change the height of the input panel almost across the entire screen. At the maximum value, the letters become huge, which is ideal for people with poor vision.
Also in the Appearance section you can change the font. Choose a serif or bolder font if the standard thin font is hard to read on your screen. The combination of the maximum size and contrasting bold font gives the best result on the display. settings Honor 8A.
| Application | Size flexibility | Changing the font | Difficulty setting up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huawei (Built-in) | Medium (3 levels) | No | Low |
| Gboard | Medium (4 levels) | Through themes | Average |
| Yandex | High (Slider) | Yes | Low |
| SwiftKey | Low (Fixed) | Through themes | High |
☑️ Installing an alternative keyboard
Android accessibility features
If none of the keyboards gives the desired result, you should turn to the system help functions built into the Android kernel. These tools are designed specifically for users with disabilities and work at the level of the entire operating system, intercepting image output.
Go to Settings → Accessibility. Here you will be interested in the function Zoom (or Magnification). By turning it on, you can triple tap on the screen to bring up a magnifying glass. By pointing it at the keyboard area, you will see the letters magnified many times over. This doesn't physically change the size of the buttons, but it does allow you to clearly see which key you're pressing.
Another useful option is Tap element size. In the same accessibility menu, you can find a setting that increases the active touch area. Even if you miss a small letter, the phone will count the press if your finger is close. This reduces the requirements for motor accuracy and visual acuity.
⚠️ Attention: The screen magnification function may interfere with fast typing, as it requires additional gestures to activate the magnifying glass. Use it as an auxiliary tool, and not as the main way of typing.
Some versions of EMUI also offer a mode Simple Mode (Easy Mode). When activated, the phone interface is completely rebuilt: the icons become huge, the fonts in the menu are enlarged, and the keyboard automatically adjusts to the new scale. This is a radical, but very effective solution for older users.
The “Simple Mode” mode in the Honor 8A settings changes the entire interface of the device, automatically increasing the keyboard to its maximum size without third-party applications.
Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where settings are reset or the keyboard behaves incorrectly after an update. If you changed the letter size but it returned to its original size after a reboot, check to see if you have aggressive power saving turned on, which may be limiting background setup processes.
It's also worth making sure you're not using outdated versions of apps. Go to Google Play or AppGallery and check for updates for your keyboard. Developers often fix display bugs in new software versions.
If all else fails, you can try resetting the keyboard to factory settings in the application menu and adjusting the size again. Sometimes the app's cache accumulates errors that prevent new display settings from applying.
Why is the font size lost after updating Android?
With major system updates (for example, moving from Android 9 to 10), user interface settings are often reset to default values to ensure stability. You will have to re-set the desired size in the settings menu.
Is it possible to make letters larger only in WhatsApp or Telegram?
No, the keyboard font size is the same for all applications. However, in the messengers themselves, you can increase the size of incoming messages through the chat settings, but this will not affect the input panel.
Does enlarging the keyboard affect the speed of the Honor 8A phone?
No, changing the graphical parameters of the interface does not have a noticeable effect on the processor performance or the speed of the device. This is a purely visual setting.
How to return all the settings back if it becomes inconvenient?
Go to the keyboard settings and select “Reset settings” or manually return the height slider to the “Default” / “Medium” position. For system settings, go to Screen and Brightness → Text Size.
Does clearing the cache help make fonts larger?
Clearing the cache does not itself change the font size, but it can eliminate errors that prevent your size settings from being saved or applied incorrectly.