Ways To Increase Keyboard Size On iPhone And iPad Devices

Making the keyboard on your iPhone or iPad larger can significantly enhance your typing experience, especially if you have larger fingers or visual impairments. Here are seven effective methods to achieve a bigger keyboard on your iOS device.

1. Using Display Zoom

One of the most straightforward ways to make your iPhone keyboard bigger is by enabling the Display Zoom feature. This setting increases the size of all interface elements, including the keyboard.

• Steps:
  • Open the Settings app.
  • Tap Display & Brightness.
  • Scroll down and tap Display Zoom.
  • Choose Larger Text.
  • Tap Done from the top right and confirm by tapping Use Zoomed.

2. Switch to Landscape Mode

Rotating your iPhone to landscape mode automatically enlarges the keyboard, providing a wider and more spacious typing area.

• Steps:
  • Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top right corner.
  • Ensure the Portrait Orientation Lock is off (it should not be red).
  • Rotate your iPhone to landscape mode.
  • Open any app like Notes, Messages, or WhatsApp and start typing with the enlarged keyboard.

3. Use Third-Party Keyboard Apps

If the built-in options do not suffice, you can install third-party keyboard apps that offer customizable keyboard sizes.

• Steps:
  • Go to the App Store and search for a third-party keyboard app (e.g., ReBoard, TuneKey, Big Keys Keyboard).
  • Install the app and go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards.
  • Select Add New Keyboard and choose the installed app.
  • Open the app and adjust the keyboard size settings as needed.

4. Turn Off One-Handed Mode

If your keyboard is stuck to one side, it might be in one-handed mode. Turning this off can help center and enlarge the keyboard.

• Steps:
  • Tap the arrow icon on either side of the keyboard to center it.
  • Alternatively, long-press the Globe icon and tap the keyboard icon in the middle to switch modes.

5. Turn Off the Floating Keyboard on iPad

If the keyboard on your iPad is small and floating, you can turn off this mode to restore it to its normal size.

• Steps:
  • Use the pinch-out gesture on the small floating keyboard to expand it.
  • Alternatively, hold the floating keyboard using the small bar/handle at the bottom and drag it to the bottom edge of the screen.

6. Turn Off Split Keyboard on iPad

The split keyboard on iPad can sometimes make typing less comfortable. Turning it off can provide a larger, more traditional keyboard layout.

• Steps:
  • Open the Settings app.
  • Tap General > Keyboard.
  • Toggle off Split Keyboard.

7. Boost Your iPhone’s Text Size

While this method does not directly increase the keyboard size, it can make the text on your screen larger, which can help in seeing what you type more clearly.

• Steps:
  • Open the Settings app.
  • Tap Display & Brightness.
  • Tap Text Size and adjust the slider to make the text larger.
  • Optionally, enable Bold Text for better visibility.

By using these methods, you can significantly enhance your typing experience on your iPhone or iPad, making it more comfortable and accessible.